Useful addresses
Here are a few useful links. We have also included some links which might help you if you have a lease outside those areas in which the Rent Disputes Tribunal (HTU) currently hears disputes.
Links
Bydelsvelgeren will help you to find the right area in Oslo.
The Norwegian Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
The Government's housing and building policy is dealt with by this Ministry. The Ministry's website contains a lot of information about this. It has drawn up some great brochures for parties involved in tenancies and these contain information about selected aspects of the Norwegian Tenancy Act, e.g. various different topics, such as termination, deposits, rent and discrimination, etc.
The National Federation of House Owners in Norway
The National Federation of House Owners in Norway represents the interests of landlords and offers legal advice and the assistance of lawyers.
The Norwegian Tenants' Association
The Norwegian Tenants' Association is a national association for tenants, offering legal advice and the assistance of lawyers.
The Norwegian Tenants' Association in Bergen
The Norwegian Tenants' Association in Bergen is a national association for tenants which has a joint venture agreement with a firm of lawyers which is able to provide tenants with legal aid.
The National Association of House Owners
The National Association of House Owners represents the interests of house owners.
Free Legal Aid
Free Legal Aid was set up by the authorities in order to help people to obtain legal aid, irrespective of their financial situation. If certain conditions have been fulfilled the State can cover some of your legal expenses. All lawyers can apply for free legal aid for you.
The Office for Free Legal Aid
Free Legal Aid is an official legal aid service run by the Municipality of Oslo which receives government grants. This office offers its services at its City Department in the St. Hanshaugen area of Oslo.
Juss-Buss, Legal Information for Students
Juss-Buss is a student-run legal aid service offering free legal advice.
JURK, Legal Advice for Women
JURK provides legal advice for women and is run by students who offer free legal advice.
Jusshjelpa i Tromsø (Legal Aid in Tromsø)
Jusshjelpa is a legal aid service run by students, providing free legal advice.
Jussformidlingen i Bergen
Jussformidlingen is a legal aid service run by students in Bergen, offering free legal advice.
Jusshjelpa i Midt-Norge (Legal Aid in Central Norway)
Jusshjelpa is a legal aid service run by students, providing free legal advice.
Norge.no
The most important work carried out by Norge.no is the provision of guidelines for the users of public services. You will also find information about housing and property here.
The Norwegian Consumer Council
The Norwegian Consumer Council is an organisation representing the interests of all consumers of goods and services in Norway..