Norwegian · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Housing in Norwegian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Norwegian words for housing are husleieloven (the Norwegian Rent Act), husleieetaten (the rent authority (Oslo/Bergen)) and gjengs leie-prinsippet (the fair rent principle). The full Norwegian housing phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Norwegian vocabulary for housing, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Norwegian to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key housing vocabulary
| Norwegian | English |
|---|---|
| husleieloven | the Norwegian Rent Act |
| husleieetaten | the rent authority (Oslo/Bergen) |
| gjengs leie-prinsippet | the fair rent principle |
| leieforholdet | the tenancy |
| fremleie | subletting |
| husleieøkning | the rent increase |
| vedlikeholdsplikt | the maintenance obligation |
| depositumskontoen | the deposit account (separate) |
| utkastelse | eviction |
| namsmannen | the bailiff / enforcement authority |
Example sentences
Leieforholdet startet den første januar.
The tenancy started on the first of January.
Jeg melder saken til husleieetaten.
I am reporting the case to the rent authority.
Jeg ønsker å fremleie leiligheten min.
I wish to sublet my apartment.
Utleieren varsler en husleieøkning.
The landlord is notifying of a rent increase.
Det er utleiers vedlikeholdsplikt å fikse takhull.
It is the landlord's obligation to fix roof leaks.
Depositumet settes inn på en depositumskonto.
The deposit is placed in a separate deposit account.
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