May a commercial tenant sublet?
Only with the landlord's consent or the tribunal's permission. A commercial tenant may however transfer the lease to whoever takes over the business, unless the landlord has a justified objection.
What the source says
- Chapter 12 section 39 of the Land Code: subletting requires consent or permission.
- Chapter 12 section 36: a commercial tenant may transfer the lease to a successor in the business with permission.
- Chapter 12 section 36: permission presupposes no justified objection by the landlord.
Source rows
- HyreslagenSFS 1970:994, 12 kap. · The Rent and Tenancy Tribunal decides disputes · Retrieved 2026-08-20
- NämndlagenSFS 1973:188 · Swedish National Courts Administration · Retrieved 2026-08-20
For the owner, landlord or seller
Assess the incoming tenant's finances and business, that is where a justified objection is built.
For the tenant, buyer or client
Apply to the tribunal in good time, a transfer without permission may forfeit the lease.
Next step
Read transfer together with indirect security of tenure, both concern the value of the premises.
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