Resident representation

Why is resident representation a good idea and what are the practicalities?

As a tenant, you have the opportunity to choose a group of representatives who will look after your interests and negotiate with the landlord.

In other words, the tenant representation represents the tenant's interests in relation to the landlord. They also have more rights and insight into the running of the property.

The resident representation can gain insight into, be informed about or can participate in, among other things:

Review of consumption accounts
Maintenance plan
Major projects and competences
Reviewing the basis for rent increase
Adoption of house rules
Property budget and accounts, BBR can review

These are just a few examples, see below
Resident representatives can be elected when.

The property consists of at least 6 tenancies
The property is divided into condominiums and the landlord owns at least 6 of the apartments in the condominium association.
The property is owned by a co-operative and at least 6 of the homes are not occupied by co-op members.

In smaller properties with 3-5 apartments, a spokesperson can be elected to represent the tenants. The powers towards the landlord and operations are the same as a tenant representation.

Setting up resident representation:

To set up a resident representation, a resident meeting must be held.
At this meeting, a majority of at least 50 %s present must vote in favour of its creation.
If no 50% is present, a written vote must be taken between residents to confirm the creation, with each apartment having one vote.

Invitation to a residents' meeting:

Everyone in the property has the right to call a residents' meeting. This must be done by a notice where many have the opportunity to see it.
At least 8 days' notice must be given for the residents' meeting. The meeting can also be called by letter to everyone. At the same time, the landlord must also be notified and has the same minimum notice period.
If the tenants are members of a tenants' association, the association has the right to convene on behalf of their members.

How many resident representatives should be elected?

If there are more than 13 apartments in the property, 3 resident representatives must be elected. If there are less than 13 apartments in the property, only 1 representative needs to be elected.

Collecting from tenants?

Residents can be charged up to DKK 352 to cover the costs of the representatives' work in the property if this is decided at the residents' meeting. If a larger amount is desired, each tenant must agree to this separately.

The concept of property.

In the Housing Regulation Act, several owner-occupied flats that belong to the same owners' association and are owned by the same landlord are considered one property.

§ Under the same law, several properties owned by the same owner, built continuously as a single building, and if these properties have common open spaces or common use, are also considered as one property. The same applies to co-assessed or co-listed properties in the land register. This is called "the extended concept of property"

Lejernes Hus has helped many Tenant Representations to be established, including conducting cases for them.

The Tenant Representation can sign a secretariat agreement with Lejernes Hus, under which we can assist and represent the Tenant Representation in dialogue with the landlord and in cases handled by the Rent Boards.

By signing a secretariat agreement with Lejernes Hus, you will also achieve significant savings on your membership in Lejernes Hus.