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Check problems with the indoor environment in a rental or condominium

This guide is for those who live in a rental or condominium in Boden Municipality and have problems with the indoor environment.

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Please note that all forms and digital applications (e-services) are currently in Swedish. Contact Citizen Service if you need help in English.

1. WHAT COUNTS AS AN INDOOR ENVIRONMENT PROBLEM?

The indoor environment affects your health and well-being. Examples of problems that may be considered a nuisance under the Environmental Code include:

  • Dampness or mold.
  • Poor ventilation or stuffy air.
  • Too cold or too warm in the home.
  • Noise disturbances, for example from neighbors, fans, or traffic.
  • Pests or vermin (such as bedbugs, mice, cockroaches).
  • Bad odors from sewage, waste management, or building materials.

2. WHAT YOU CAN DO YOURSELF FIRST:

  • Clean the vents and make sure they are not blocked.
  • Ventilation: air out quickly and effectively a few times a day.
  • Keep the kitchen and bathroom clean.
  • Report damages, moisture problems, or temperature issues directly to the landlord or the housing association’s board.

3. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

  • If you live in a rental apartment, the landlord (property owner) is responsible for fixing deficiencies.
  • If you live in a condominium, the housing association’s board is responsible for common areas and ventilation, but you are responsible for parts inside the apartment.
  • As a resident, you are responsible for maintaining your home properly and reporting deficiencies in time.

4. IF NOTHING HAPPENS – WHEN CAN YOU CONTACT THE MUNICIPALITY?

You must first have contacted the landlord or the board and given them reasonable time to act. If no action is taken and the problems remain, you can turn to the Environment and Building Unit at Boden Municipality. They can:

  • Carry out an inspection.
  • Assess whether the problems pose a health risk under the Environmental Code.
  • Decide that the property owner must remedy the deficiencies.

The municipality’s actions are free of charge for you as a resident. However, you may need to pay for any investigation (such as moisture measurement) if it is required as supporting material at an early stage.

5. GOOD TO KNOW

  • You are not entitled to financial compensation from the municipality – if you seek compensation, you must pursue it through the Rent Tribunal or a court.
  • You must yourself be prepared to demonstrate the problems, for example through a logbook, photos, or measurements.
  • You can find more information in several languages through the Public Health Agency of Sweden’s information sheets.

Do you want to access a specific document? Contact Citizen Service, and we will help you retrieve and read the full document.

contact

Environment and Building Unit

E-mail: mob@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 620 00