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Renting a home in Norway
Finding and renting a home is one of the first challenges when you come to Norway. Here you will learn important words and rules.
Renting a home in Norway
In Norway it is common to rent through a private landlord or housing company. The municipality can also help you find housing.
Important words
- utleier — landlord
- leietaker — tenant
- husleie — monthly rent
- depositum — deposit paid on moving in
- leiekontrakt — rental contract
- felleskostnader — shared costs for water and cleaning
Useful phrases
- Jeg leter etter en leilighet — I am looking for an apartment
- Hva er husleien per måned? — What is the rent per month?
- Er strøm inkludert? — Is electricity included?
- Når kan jeg flytte inn? — When can I move in?
- Kan jeg se leiligheten? — Can I see the apartment?
🧠 Test yourself
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What is the person who owns the apartment you rent called?
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