Moving in
When the tenant is moving in
The landlord is obligated to make the residence available for the tenant, and the tenant is obligated to pay rent from the date it is agreed upon that the tenant may move in.
If nothing else is agreed to, the residence is considered at the tenant's disposal when the tenant has received keys and access to the residence.
On the day of moving in, the residence must be in accordance what was is agreed upon in contract. If nothing else is agreed to, the residence must be tidied, cleaned and in normal good condition.
The Tenancy Act section 2-2 (Norwegian)On the day of moving in, the landlord and tenant should go through the residence together. We recommend that the parties fill out a move-in protocol.
It is beneficial to write a protocol togetherIf the tenant discovers that the residence is not in accordance with the requirements of the contract or the law, it is important to notify the landlord as soon as possible. The landlord has a right to repair damage and defects. If the landlord does not make the necessary repairs, the tenant may consider demanding a rent reduction, compensation, or terminating the contract with immediate effect if it is a serious breach of contract.
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