https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed There are several common rental disputes in Norway, whether it's deposits, the rent being hiked, complaints about guests, or whether you can have a pet. But what does the law say about them? https://www.thelocal.no/20230908/renting-in-norway-the-most-common-disputes-between-tenants-and-landlords Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:36:22 +0200 renting-in-norway-the-most-common-disputes-between-tenants-and-landlords Ending a rental contract as a tenant in Norway can be quite complicated. Understanding these rules is essential for the process to unfold smoothly. https://www.thelocal.no/20231205/how-to-get-out-of-a-rental-contract-in-norway Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:28:39 +0100 how-to-get-out-of-a-rental-contract-in-norway In Norway's four largest cities, rental prices for homes increased by 3.4 percent during the first three months of the year. https://www.thelocal.no/20260410/how-rental-prices-have-rocketed-in-norways-major-cities Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:43:18 +0200 how-rental-prices-have-rocketed-in-norways-major-cities For tenants in Norway, 2026 is shaping up to be another tough year, with rising rents reshaping where people can afford to live. https://www.thelocal.no/20260114/why-rent-is-still-going-up-in-norway-in-2026 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:40:11 +0100 why-rent-is-still-going-up-in-norway-in-2026 What do tenants in Norway typically need to fork out for, and which bills will the landlord cover when leasing a property? Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.no/20220804/landlord-or-tenant-who-pays-which-costs-in-norway Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:50:42 +0200 landlord-or-tenant-who-pays-which-costs-in-norway Renting out your home in Norway when you're not using it can be a good way to generate some extra income. However, it's important to understand the relevant rules. https://www.thelocal.no/20240610/the-rules-for-renting-out-your-home-on-airbnb-in-norway Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:57:45 +0200 the-rules-for-renting-out-your-home-on-airbnb-in-norway Norway’s rental laws make most things pretty clear, and there are many requests landlords can make, but there are also plenty of things they can't ask you. https://www.thelocal.no/20240910/the-things-that-landlords-in-norway-can-and-cannot-ask-tenants Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:56:44 +0200 the-things-that-landlords-in-norway-can-and-cannot-ask-tenants If you’ve got a spare room or annexe you might want to put it to good use, especially as the earnings could be tax-free. Still, there are several rules in Norway you’ll need to be aware of. https://www.thelocal.no/20240614/what-you-need-to-know-if-you-want-to-rent-out-a-room-or-annexe-in-norway Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:28:41 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-if-you-want-to-rent-out-a-room-or-annexe-in-norway With the rental market in Norwegian cities like Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim always competitive, scams involving rented apartments are common. Here are the cons you might come across - and how to avoid them. https://www.thelocal.no/20231011/five-common-rental-scams-in-norway-and-how-to-avoid-them Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:36:40 +0200 five-common-rental-scams-in-norway-and-how-to-avoid-them The cost of renting in Norway's big cities has soared by around 20 percent since 2022, and industry experts have shared their views on whether prices will level off or continue to rise. https://www.thelocal.no/20250110/will-rent-prices-in-norway-level-off-in-2025 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:40:58 +0100 will-rent-prices-in-norway-level-off-in-2025 Rental prices in Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim, and Bergen have risen by around 20 percent since mid-2022, according to the latest figures released on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.no/20241009/whats-driving-steep-rental-price-increases-in-norways-largest-cities Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:27:06 +0200 whats-driving-steep-rental-price-increases-in-norways-largest-cities Whether it's loud music, construction work or a dog barking constantly, it's never nice to deal with noisy neighbours. But what are the rules, and what are your rights if next door can't keep it down? https://www.thelocal.no/20220608/how-to-deal-with-noisy-neighbours-in-norway Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:36:42 +0200 how-to-deal-with-noisy-neighbours-in-norway Long housing queues are forcing more of Norway's students onto the private rental market. However, rising rents means students are now focusing more on work to pay bills than they are their studies. https://www.thelocal.no/20240820/we-work-12-hours-a-week-just-to-pay-rent-norways-students-face-housing-crisis Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:54:13 +0200 we-work-12-hours-a-week-just-to-pay-rent-norways-students-face-housing-crisis With more than 12,000 students in Norway still waiting for housing, finding a place to live in major cities has become a challenge for young people. At the same time, short-term rentals to tourists are on the rise. https://www.thelocal.no/20240815/deeply-concerning-is-airbnb-eating-away-norways-student-housing-supply Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:18:13 +0200 deeply-concerning-is-airbnb-eating-away-norways-student-housing-supply Whether you want to make your new surroundings more personal to you or your landlord has suggested changes to the property, it's best to read up on what the rules in Norway say about having work done to a rental property. https://www.thelocal.no/20240813/what-changes-can-be-made-to-a-rental-property-in-norway Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:58:20 +0200 what-changes-can-be-made-to-a-rental-property-in-norway A growing number of properties are being withdrawn from the rental market in Norway to be sold by their owners, housing experts have said that this will force people out of Oslo. https://www.thelocal.no/20240801/shortage-of-rental-properties-could-force-tenants-out-of-oslo Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:16:08 +0200 shortage-of-rental-properties-could-force-tenants-out-of-oslo Rental prices in Norway have soared in recent years, leading many tenants to reevaluate their leases and look for cheaper options. https://www.thelocal.no/20240502/how-to-find-out-you-are-paying-too-much-in-rent-in-norway Thu, 02 May 2024 14:25:41 +0200 how-to-find-out-you-are-paying-too-much-in-rent-in-norway Some of Norway's largest cities, such as Bergen and Trondheim, are notorious for wet and grey weather. Therefore, it's no surprise that mould is one of the most common disputes between tenants and landlords. https://www.thelocal.no/20240423/mould-at-home-what-rights-do-you-have-as-a-tenant-in-norway Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:07:16 +0200 mould-at-home-what-rights-do-you-have-as-a-tenant-in-norway Aside from being expensive to replace, white goods can cause significant disruption when they break down. So, does the landlord or tenant pay for the cost of replacement? https://www.thelocal.no/20240318/landlord-or-tenant-who-pays-for-white-goods-in-norway-when-they-break Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:54:20 +0100 landlord-or-tenant-who-pays-for-white-goods-in-norway-when-they-break Rents in Norway's biggest cities have surged over the past few years. However, recent figures show that rent increases in Oslo may be about to flatten out.  https://www.thelocal.no/20240404/could-oslos-rental-market-finally-be-about-to-cool-off Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:27:38 +0200 could-oslos-rental-market-finally-be-about-to-cool-off