How does conversion to cooperative housing work?
The tenants form an association that registers interest in acquiring the property. The notice is entered in the property register and the property must then be offered to the association before any other transfer.
Source status
- Source reference registered, source text not re-verified
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- Source reference registered, source text not re-verified
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What the source says
- Section 3: the notice of interest is entered in the property register.
- Section 6: the property must be offered to the association before transfer.
- The Cooperative Housing Act then governs the grant to the members.
Source rows
- OmbildningslagenSFS 1982:352 · The Rent and Tenancy Tribunal decides disputes · Retrieved 2026-08-20
- BostadsrättslagenSFS 1991:614 · The Rent and Tenancy Tribunal decides disputes · Retrieved 2026-08-20
For the owner, landlord or seller
Check whether a notice of interest is registered before listing the property for sale.
For the tenant, buyer or client
The notice runs for a limited period and must be renewed to remain in force.
Next step
Read the source rows for the conversion act and the Cooperative Housing Act.
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