Danish private-rental guide
Denmark move-out inspection deadline: the two-week rule
A landlord who rents out more than one residential dwelling must normally hold the move-out inspection no later than two weeks after learning that the tenant has moved out. The tenant must normally receive at least one week's written notice.
Short answer
If the landlord rents out more than one residential dwelling, Day 0 is when the landlord learned that the tenant had actually moved out. The inspection must normally be held by Day 14. An inspection on Day 15 appears late, but the landlord type, actual notice date and any statutory exception still need to be verified.
Day 0, Day 14 and Day 15
Day 0
Landlord learns the tenant has moved out
Use evidence of actual move-out and landlord awareness; do not automatically use the termination date.
Day 14
Last ordinary day for the inspection
This deadline applies only when the landlord rents out more than one residential dwelling.
Day 15
Inspection appears outside the two-week window
Section 187(5) may affect ordinary restoration claims, but it does not decide every deposit item or factual dispute.
Who has the inspection duty?
The statutory inspection duty in § 187(3) applies to landlords who rent out more than one residential dwelling. If the landlord rents out only one dwelling, the special inspection procedure does not apply in the same way, but the separate claim deadline in § 187(2) still matters.
When does the two-week period start?
The starting point is when the landlord became aware that the tenant had actually moved out—not automatically the date when notice was given. Save evidence of key return, the agreed move-out date and messages confirming that the home was empty.
What notice should the tenant receive?
The invitation must normally be written and give at least one week's notice. After termination or notice, landlord and tenant may agree on a shorter period. Attendance, authority to represent another tenant and the exact agreement can require individual assessment.
Evidence checklist
- Date the home was vacated
- Date the landlord learned about the move-out
- Date and form of the invitation
- Inspection date
- Any agreement on shorter notice
Questions people ask
Does a late inspection automatically decide the whole deposit dispute?
No. Section 187(5) can affect restoration claims under § 187(1), but deposit accounting may also contain rent, utilities, damage or other issues outside this procedural check.
Is the deadline fourteen business days?
The rule states two weeks. FristCheck calculates the entered timeline in calendar days and shows the exact interval for review.
Scope and source
Primary legal text: Danske Love — Lejeloven. Source snapshot checked: . This guide explains only the stated provisions and does not determine an individual dispute.