Deposits
The rules, the amounts, and what you get back
A deposit and prepaid rent usually sit right next to each other in the tenancy agreement, and they're paid on the same day. So most people assume they're two words for the same thing. They aren't. They exist for different reasons, they behave differently at move-out, and the law…
You may have seen a rental listing that says "no deposit" and thought it sounded too good to be true. Sometimes it is. Other times it just means the security is provided in a different way than with your own cash. Here's what "no deposit" actually covers in Denmark, and what to…
When you sign a tenancy agreement, the first month's rent is rarely the only thing you need ready. On top of the rent, the landlord can require a deposit and prepaid rent — and together, that adds up to a serious amount of money. At the same time, Danish contracts use two…