What does it mean?
Legal aid is government financial support for hiring legal representation. It can be granted to low-income individuals in rental disputes that can't be resolved through the Rent Tribunal.
To receive legal aid, your income must be below the threshold (currently about SEK 260,000/year). You pay a legal aid fee based on your finances. Legal aid isn't granted automatically — you must show you need legal help and the case has reasonable prospects of success.
Key Points
- Government support for legal help at low income
- Income threshold approximately SEK 260,000/year
- You pay a legal aid fee based on finances
- Granted for cases with reasonable prospects
- Apply via the Legal Aid Authority
Practical Tip
Start with the Rent Tribunal — it's free and often sufficient. If you need legal representation, check if your home insurance includes legal protection first. Legal aid is a supplement.
Based on content from Bofrid's Knowledge Bank