Garpenbergsgatan 2, 163 53 Spånga
Garpenbergsgatan 2, 163 53 Spånga
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An evacuation apartment is a temporary housing solution provided when your regular apartment cannot be used.
According to Swedish rental law and the Evacuation Apartment Rental Act, tenants should not lose their right to housing during renovations or damage repairs. In many cases, the landlord (or housing cooperative) is required to provide a suitable alternative.
Tenants are entitled to an apartment that meets basic living standards, even if it’s temporary. It may not be identical in size or location, but it must be safe and functional.
Usually, the tenant continues to pay the same rent as for the original apartment. The cost of the evacuation apartment is generally covered by the landlord or insurance.
The tenant can stay in the evacuation apartment for as long as necessary – until the original home is restored to livable condition.
Landlords or housing cooperatives are responsible for arranging a suitable evacuation apartment when necessary.
A written agreement should clarify the terms: duration, rent, and return date. This avoids conflicts later.
In many cases, insurance policies cover costs related to evacuation housing. Tenants should check their home insurance, while landlords often rely on property insurance.
These are frequent concerns among tenants.
You don’t need to accept the offered evacuation apartment. We are giving you a suggestion for a place to stay, and it’s up to you to decide whether you like it or not.
The insurance company only covers reasonable costs for an evacuation apartment, but they are not required to provide temporary accommodation.
Yes, you can refuse the evacuation apartment because of the distance. However, we always try to suggest the closest and best apartment available, depending on the availability of temporary accommodations.
If the insurance company approves moving assistance to the evacuation apartment, storage, or moving within the damaged address, they will cover the moving costs at a reasonable price.
Safe and practical temporary accommodation for the whole family