Benefits of Safety Package for Landlords
Always included:
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Guaranteed payments
– up to 12 months guaranteed rent, regardless if the tenant pays or not
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Promotion of the accommodation,
such as Blocket and Facebook, in addition to our own platform
Benefits of Safety Package for Tenants
Always included:
54.5 % of landlords and tenants who are renting out privately experience serious problem associated with the rental.
Source: Boverket 2015
What’s included in the Safety package?
For landlords
For landlords
For tenants
For tenants
Control of ads
We control all the ads before we publish the accommodations and are careful to inform all landlords of the laws and regulations that apply, for example, how to obtain a permit and how to calculate a reasonable rent for the accommodation. We want you as a tenant to feel safe about that the homes rented by us comply with Swedish law.
Safe depositions
In order for Samtrygg to perform a credit check, you need to have a Swedish Social Security Number (personnummer) and you need to have had income in Sweden over two years. In case we are unable to perform a credit check, you can choose to either provide a deposit (which will be kept safe at Samtrygg during the rental period) or apply with a guarantor with a Swedish Social Security Number in order to rent through Samtrygg.
No fraud
Fraud is common on the sublet market. According to Boverket over 10 % are being fraud on pre-payment and deposit. Our solution is to act as financial intermediary in order to minimize the risk of fraud. Samtrygg takes the risk.
Guaranteed payments
You as tenant pay the rent to Samtrygg, and we pays out the rent to the landlord. We guarantees that the rent is paid on the same day every month.
Why are we better than our competitors?
We at Samtrygg believe that everyone has the right to experience a safe and smooth subletting. Therefore, we are offering the most extensive and safest service for those who wants a safe and smooth sublease. The sublet market is largely rooted in issues and we regard it as our primary task to overcome the uncertainties and problems that may arise in the secondary market. Since the foundation in 2013, we have helped thousands of customers effectively counteract the issues by providing guarantees and insurance that benefits both landlords and tenants. Therefore, our Safety package is always included when you rent through Samtrygg. Our Safety package gives you all the security you need. After thousands of satisfied customers we are confident that our model is efficacious.
Guaranteed payments
Samtrygg’s rent guarantee covers up to 12 months rent, which means that landlords do not need to worry about not getting paid if the tenant’s ability to pay decreases during the rental period. Samtrygg’s rent guarantee implies that landlords get their rent payments for up to 12 months, regardless if the tenant pays or not. Should the contract be terminated early by either party, the guarantee covers the notice period – regardless if the tenant pays or not. Read more about our rent guarantee here
Verified tenants
We have over 9000 active tenants registered at Samtrygg and we verifies all tenants before signing of contracts. We verifies the tenants identification and check their credit record.
Safe agreements
It is important both as a landlord and a tenant to establish a proper contract. We have drawn up extensive standardized contracts which are safe and easy to customize for your specific situation and can can easily be adjust to all kind of accommodation.
Sublet insurance
We want to make more people feel safe when leasing their home. Samtrygg´s sublet insurance covers situations where the usual home insurance lacks protection. Our sublet insurance provides the landlord with an extensive complement to the existing home insurance and enables the sublessor to feel safe during the entire leasing period. Therefore, Samtrygg has developed a unique sublet insurance to create safe and clear conditions for both landlord and tenant. Read more about our sublet insurance here.
With Samtrygg´s solution, the following is covered:
– Personal property (that is not covered by your home insurance)
– Fixtures in you co-operative apartment (that are not covered by your home insurance)
– Up to 1 000 000 SEK in damages
– Deliberate damage (including fixtures in co-operative apartment)
– Loss of rent due to damage
– All risk (i.e. allrisk) for personal property (and fixtures in co-operative apartment)
Free legal advice
If you want guidance or requesting advice about laws and regulation we are offering all our customers, both landlords and tenants, 30 minutes of free legal advice when needed with our lawyer. All for the rental process to be as secure as possible!
Free promotion of the accommodation, such as Blocket and Facebook, in addition to our own platform. We promote all our accommodations on our website, Blocket and possibly on our social channels.
Personal customer service
Our appreciated customer service guides and support both landlords and tenants throughout the process. The customer service will ensure that the process runs smooth – before, during and after the rental period. We will help you with the search & matching process, create contracts, sublet insurance and will assist you throughout the whole rental period. You can always contact customer service at kundtjanst@samtrygg.se. Our telephone hours are 9 AM – 4 PM (weekdays).
Guaranteed payments
Samtrygg’s rent guarantee covers up to 12 months rent, which means that landlords do not need to worry about not getting paid if the tenant’s ability to pay decreases during the rental period. Samtrygg’s rent guarantee implies that landlords get their rent payments for up to 12 months, regardless if the tenant pays or not. Should the contract be terminated early by either party, the guarantee covers the notice period – regardless if the tenant pays or not. Read more about our rent guarantee here
Verified tenants
We have over 9000 active tenants registered at Samtrygg and we verifies all tenants before signing of contracts. We verifies the tenants identification and check their credit record.
Control of ads
We control all the ads before we publish the accommodations and are careful to inform all landlords of the laws and regulations that apply, for example, how to obtain a permit and how to calculate a reasonable rent for the accommodation. We want you as a tenant to feel safe about that the homes rented by us comply with Swedish law.
Safe depositions
In order for Samtrygg to perform a credit check, you need to have a Swedish Social Security Number (personnummer) and you need to have had income in Sweden over two years. In case we are unable to perform a credit check, you can choose to either provide a deposit (which will be kept safe at Samtrygg during the rental period) or apply with a guarantor with a Swedish Social Security Number in order to rent through Samtrygg.
No fraud
Fraud is common on the sublet market. According to Boverket over 10 % are being fraud on pre-payment and deposit. Our solution is to act as financial intermediary in order to minimize the risk of fraud. Samtrygg takes the risk.
Home insurance
When signing a contract through Samtrygg, a home insurance is included for 30 days from the move-in date
Why are Samtrygg unique?
We at Samtrygg believe that everyone has the right to experience a safe and smooth subletting. Therefore, we are offering the most extensive and safest service for those who wants a safe and smooth sublease. The sublet market is largely rooted in issues and we regard it as our primary task to overcome the uncertainties and problems that may arise in the secondary market. Since the foundation in 2013, we have helped thousands of customers effectively counteract the issues by providing guarantees and insurance that benefits both landlords and tenants. Therefore, our Safety package is always included when you rent through Samtrygg. Our Safety package gives you all the security you need. After thousands of satisfied customers we are confident that our model is efficacious.
What are the risk of not using Samtrygg when subleasing?
As extensive problems still occur on the sublet market, Samtrygg wants to provide a safe and smooth solution that minimizes the risks for both parties. Samtrygg also wants to simplify the subleese experience, both through a well developed process and by providing relevant and affordable additional services. In a market associated with uncertainty and risk, Samtrygg’s Safety package effectively remedies the risks and creates a functioning sublet market. Samtrygg offers the market’s safest meeting place for both landlord and tenant.We take active part in helping both parties following the rules connected to the sublease and act as financial intermediary in order to minimize the risk of fraud. In our world everyone has the right to a safe home.
Why safety on the sublet market?
Today, many people are experiencing insecurity on the sublet market, and the distrust between parties is widespread. Each year, approximately 150,000 Swedish homes are renting out, and for a large proportion of the population, second-hand rental is the only alternative in the housing market. As more and more people are establishing themselves in the sublet market, the number of people who face their widespread insecurity also increases.
According to a survey conducted by Boverket in 2015, 54.5% of all private subleasings lead to quite big problems. This is why Samtrygg was established in 2013, to provide a safe and secure solution that minimizes the risks for both parties. In a market associated with uncertainty and risks, the safety package is demonstrably overcoming the problems and creates a functioning sublet market.
Why the Safety package works?
We are passionate about creating safe and smooth solutions to address the problems on the sublet market. Therefore we are offering all our customers safety through our Safety package.
The Safety package removes the risk of fraud by checking the payments flows. The Landlords receives up to 12 months rental guarantee, sublet insurance, safe agreements and will be ensured to receive the rent on the same day every month. In addition, Tenants do not need to pay a deposit if they are credit worthy, otherwise Samtrygg will safely handle the deposit.
Learn more about second hand rentals in the Rental Guide
Step by step – so easy to rent your home without any problems
“As a landlord, you only need to hand over the key,” says Linus Löfgren, one of thousands of Swedes who rented their home via Samtrygg.
Co-insurance Secondary Insurance
– Customized for your rental
Our insurance is specially designed and tailored for second hand rentals. At present, there are a variety of types of home insurance for rented accommodation, residential and villa.