Hyresnämnden Östersund: what it does and how to reach it
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The Rent Tribunal for Östersund: what it does and how to reach it
The Rent and Tenancy Tribunal for Jämtland County has no office in Östersund. It sits in Sundsvall and handles rental cases for the whole county, including Jämtland County where Östersund is located. If you are a tenant or landlord in Östersund with a rental dispute you cannot resolve yourself, this is where you turn.
Here we explain what the tribunal does, what cases you can take there, how to apply, and how to contact them — without pointing to sources we cannot link to.
What does the rent tribunal do?
The rent tribunal is a court that tries disputes between tenants and landlords. It is part of the Swedish rental legal system, where the Land Code (1970:994) regulates rent, rental agreements and security of tenure. The tribunal is impartial and decides after hearing both parties.
The most common issues brought before the rent tribunal are:
- Rent setting – when tenant and landlord cannot agree on the rent in a negotiation
- Subletting – when the landlord wants to refuse consent, or when the rent in a sublet contract is unreasonably high
- Termination – when a landlord wants to terminate a rental agreement and the tenant objects
- Security of tenure – when a tenant wants to keep the apartment despite termination, and whether the tribunal should approve a waiver of security of tenure
- Unreasonable rent – when the rent is considered unreasonably high compared with similar apartments
What cases can you take to the rent tribunal?
You who live in Östersund can turn to the rent tribunal for Jämtland County if you have a rental case concerning your home in the county. Examples:
- You want to sublet your apartment and the landlord says no. You can then apply to the rent tribunal for consent to sublet.
- You think the rent is unreasonably high and want the tribunal to review it.
- You have received a notice of termination and want to know if you have security of tenure that allows you to stay.
- You and the landlord disagree about which repairs should be included in the rent or who should pay.
The rent tribunal does not primarily try cases concerning condominiums or leaseholds — those are handled by other instances. For ordinary rental apartments, the rent tribunal applies.
How to apply to the rent tribunal
An application to the rent tribunal is free of charge. You do not need a representative, but you may have one if you wish. The application must be in writing and contain the information the tribunal needs to try the case.
When the application arrives, the tribunal decides whether to take it up. In some cases, an oral hearing is held where both you and the other party can tell your side. In other cases, the case is decided on written documents.
The decision of the rent tribunal can be appealed to the tribunal’s higher instance if either party is not satisfied.
Where is the rent tribunal for Jämtland County?
It is important to know: there is no rent tribunal in Östersund. The Rent and Tenancy Tribunal in Sundsvall covers Gävleborg, Jämtland and Västernorrland counties. This means that if you live in Östersund and have a rental case, it is Sundsvall that applies — not a local tribunal in your own municipality.
When you contact the tribunal, always state that your case concerns Jämtland County, so it goes to the right handler.
How to contact the rent tribunal
You reach the Rent and Tenancy Tribunal in Sundsvall by phone and email. Applications and other correspondence are sent to the tribunal’s address in Sundsvall. Since there is no local office in Östersund, all contact is handled at a distance.
If you are unsure how to fill in your application or what documents to attach, you can call the tribunal and ask. They cannot give you legal advice, but they can explain how the process works.
The rent tribunal and student housing in Östersund
Östersund is a university town with Mid Sweden University, and many students live in sublets or corridor rooms. If you are a student with a rental case concerning your student housing — for example a dispute about the rent or whether you may sublet — the rent tribunal may be the instance that tries your case.
If you are looking for student housing in Östersund, we have written a guide that can help: Hyra studentbostad Östersund: Guide for students.
Subletting and the rent tribunal
Subletting is one of the most common matters brought before the rent tribunal. If you want to sublet your apartment, you normally need the landlord’s consent. If the landlord says no, or if you think the sublet rent is unreasonable, you can turn to the rent tribunal.
Read more about what applies to subletting in Östersund in our article: Andrahandsuthyrning Östersund: Legal status and risks 2025.
Frequently asked questions about the rent tribunal in Östersund
Do I need a representative to turn to the rent tribunal? No, you can apply yourself. You may have a representative if you wish, but it is not required.
Does it cost money to apply? No, an application to the rent tribunal is free of charge.
Is there a rent tribunal in Östersund? No. The Rent and Tenancy Tribunal in Sundsvall covers Jämtland County, so all cases from Östersund are handled there.
Can the rent tribunal help me if my rent is too high? Yes, if you and the landlord cannot agree, the tribunal can review whether the rent is reasonable.
Summary
If you live in Östersund and have a rental case, you turn to the Rent and Tenancy Tribunal in Sundsvall, which covers Jämtland County. It costs nothing to apply, and you do not need a representative. The tribunal tries matters concerning rent setting, subletting, termination and security of tenure.
Do you have other questions about renting in Östersund? Read our frequently asked questions about renting in Östersund: Vanliga frågor om att hyra i Östersund.