Termination without a contract
The Tenancy Act still applies
If the tenant and landlord has not written a contract, the Tenancy Act still applies.
Verbal tenancy agreements are also valid
There is no requirement that a tenancy agreement must be in writing. Verbal agreements are also valid.
Unfortunately the lack of written evidence can create challenges if the parties come to disagreement. For this reason it can be wise for the parties to write a written contract. This lets both parties read the contract to see what is agreed to.
The landlord and tenant's rights
The Tenancy Act gives the parties rights and obligations regarding terminating the contract. They apply even if you have not entered into a written contract.
Both the landlord and tenant have a right to a written contract, if they request one
If the parties have entered into a verbal tenancy agreement, both parties have a right to have the agreement put into writing.
The Tenancy Act section 1-2 (Norwegian)Read more about your rights and obligations regarding terminating the contract.
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