The landlord's responsibility for safety and escape routes
If the residence does not have an escape route, it may constitute a defect. The tenant will normally be able to demand corrections or extraordinary termination ...
When the tenant discovers faults and defects with the residence
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If the tenant discovers faults or defects with the residence after it being made available to him, he must notify the landlord. Notifying the landlord about a faults or defects means to make a complaint to the landlord.
Deadline to make a complaint to the landlord
The tenant must make a complaint within reasonable time, usually within 14 days.
The complaint should be in writing, and must include what you are making a complaint of, and that the tenant requires the defect repaired. The tenant must give the complaint in a reasonable way, and secure evidence that it has been sent.
If the landlord does not make the necessary repairs within a reasonable time, the tenant may consider claiming a rent reduction or compensation. If the defect is serious, the tenant may consider termination with immediate effect
If the tenant does not make a complaint, or makes a complaint too late, he can lose his right to claim anything.
The Tenancy Act section 2-1 (Norwegian) Read more about termination with immediate effect