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#14 Signing a Rental Agreement | Swedish Daily Life Phrases
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When you rent an apartment in Sweden, you are expected to review each contract term carefully and sign the agreement only after reaching a clear mutual understanding.
In addition to rent and contract length, it is important to use appropriate expressions step by step—first to discuss possible adjustments to the conditions, and then to clearly communicate your final agreement.
In this article, I introduce practical Swedish expressions you can use when signing a rental agreement, including how to confirm conditions and how to express final consent.
Contents
Dialogue
Tack för genomgången. Jag tycker att villkoren i stort sett ser bra ut för mig.
（Thank you for the explanation. I think the conditions generally look good to me.）
Vad bra. Är det något du skulle vilja ta upp innan vi skriver kontraktet?
（I’m glad to hear that. Is there anything you would like to discuss before we sign the contract?）
Ja, bara en sak. Skulle det vara möjligt att flytta in en vecka tidigare?
（Yes, just one thing. Would it be possible to move in one week earlier?）
Det borde gå bra. Lägenheten är ledig redan från nästa måndag.
（That should be fine. The apartment is already available from next Monday.）
Perfekt. Då kan jag acceptera alla villkor.
（Perfect. In that case, I can accept all the conditions.）
Bra. Då skickar jag kontraktet till dig senare idag.
（Great. I will send you the contract later today.）
1. Showing a Positive Overall Stance on the Contract
When discussing a rental agreement, it is effective to first show that you are generally satisfied with the overall terms before moving on to specific details.
- Jag tycker att villkoren i stort sett ser bra ut.
(I think the conditions generally look good.)
The phrase “i stort sett” means “generally” or “for the most part.” It does not indicate full agreement, but rather that most conditions are acceptable, leaving room for further discussion or clarification.
Similar expressions include:
- Allt ser bra ut överlag.
(Overall, everything looks good.) - Jag är i princip nöjd med villkoren.
(I am basically satisfied with the conditions.)
All of these expressions are useful when you are close to reaching an agreement.
2. Politely Requesting Adjustments or Clarifications
Even if you are mostly satisfied with the contract, you may want to confirm or adjust certain details, such as the move-in date or payment schedule.
A particularly useful expression in such situations is:
- Skulle det vara möjligt att … ?
(Would it be possible to … ?)
This phrasing sounds like a polite consultation rather than a demand, making it appropriate for formal situations such as rental negotiations.
Examples include:
- Skulle det vara möjligt att flytta in en vecka tidigare?
(Would it be possible to move in one week earlier?) - Skulle det vara möjligt att betala hyran i slutet av månaden?
(Would it be possible to pay the rent at the end of the month?)
By using “skulle,” you avoid pressuring the other party and allow them time to consider your request.
3. Typical Responses from the Landlord or Management
When responding to a tenant’s request, landlords or property managers often use expressions that show a positive judgment without making an overly firm commitment.
- Det borde gå bra.
(That should be fine.)
Here, “borde” conveys a sense of probability or expectation, softening the statement while remaining affirmative.
Other common approving expressions include:
- Det fungerar för oss.
(That works for us.) - Vi kan acceptera det.
(We can accept that.)
These phrases are frequently used when the landlord or management company agrees to proposed conditions.
4. Expressing Formal Agreement to the Contract
Once all conditions have been confirmed, you clearly communicate your agreement as the tenant.
- Jag kan acceptera alla villkor.
(I can accept all the conditions.)
The verb “acceptera” is commonly used in formal contexts to indicate official acceptance of terms, contracts, or rules.
You may also hear or use closing expressions such as:
- Vi kan gå vidare med kontraktet.
(We can proceed with the contract.) - Jag ser fram emot att flytta in.
(I am looking forward to moving in.)
Summary
- Jag tycker att villkoren i stort sett ser bra ut.
→ Shows that you are generally satisfied with the contract terms and ready to proceed. - Skulle det vara möjligt att … ?
→ Used to politely request adjustments or clarifications. - Det borde gå bra.
→ A cautious yet positive response indicating acceptance. - Jag kan acceptera alla villkor.
→ Clearly expresses formal agreement to the rental contract.
