We can help you get a fair rent. If you’re living in accommodation built before 1992, then it comes under rent control legislation. If you’re an expat, the data shows you are likely to be paying 30-40% above the legal limit. This needs to change!

We’ll deal with the landlord to negotiate a fair settlement or, if necessary, pursue legal action to make sure you’re paying no more than the legal limit.

No win, no pay. Our business is focused on getting results, meaning we only get paid if we win the case – so far we’ve handled more than 500 cases and have won 99%. If we lose, our service is free of charge.

Yes, you can. In Denmark, if you rent your home and the landlord is charging you too much, the law is on your side. The rules for regulated housing are there to protect everyone renting their homes, so we can all enjoy affordable accommodation, equality in society and social mobility. 

Sadly, this is not the case everywhere. In most major cities like Berlin, London and Stockholm, the rented housing market is not widely regulated. Prices have skyrocketed to benefit only the richest, and renters often struggle to afford their home. This should not happen here. 

Are you familiar with the rules? We explain them simply in this guide:

Unscrupulous landlords often look for expats to rent out their property, knowing they might be unaware of all the laws. Did you know that, on average, expats pay 28% more in rent for rent-controlled housing compared to Danes (and in some cases 40-50% more)? 

We’ve seen how expats are sometimes in a vulnerable position compared to Danish nationals, and want to create a level playing field for everyone when it comes to rental rates. How much extra might you be paying? 

Part of what we believe makes us stand out when handling a case regarding rent-controlled housing is our vast database of previous verdicts. We’ve collected more than 350 verdicts which help us get our clients’ good outcomes through the judicial system or fair settlements with their landlords.

To help create transparency for tenants and landlords, we’ve made part of our database public on our Rent Map. Visit it below.

People come to us mainly about unfair rent and sometimes other issues around payments, where landlords take advantage of your expat status to ignore the rules. We assess each case and then take it further on your behalf, to get you a fair deal.

Read our case study to find out how we helped one client reclaim a withheld deposit, while also getting a back-payment for excess rent!

The short answer is No. Your landlord cannot terminate your lease if you simply want to pay the legally acceptable level of rent. 

Danish rental laws are designed to protect tenants from landlords abruptly deciding to terminate the lease, as well as time-limited rentals. You might be surprised to learn that most rental contracts are void anyway due to many landlords ignoring the regulations. 

If you have any doubts or concerns about your rights, please read our guide: 

That’s us – Mads on the left, and Alex on the right. You’re probably wondering if we’re the right guys to help you out, so here’s a little about ourselves.

Mads: Hi there – I spent 5 years studying law at Copenhagen University, and it’s my job to make sure your case is air-tight and you get a fair settlement. By now I’ve handled more than 500+ cases and have seen just about anything. I once got recommended by a landlord, which had a friend who was a tenant in need of help – he said I was the best. Looking forward to helping you out. 

Alex: I started Rent Hero because of one eye-opening incident: I was looking for a rental apartment in Copenhagen and was told I couldn’t go to a viewing because I wasn’t an expat. This made me suspicious – what were they hiding? When I saw how many landlords only want expats as tenants so they can overcharge for rent-controlled housing, I wanted to do something about it. I’ve been an entrepreneur for the past nine years, primarily in the real estate industry. Many of the start-ups I helped create still exist today, and I take what I do very seriously. 

We both believe strongly that a regulated market must be enforced if we want to ensure affordable housing in our cities – both for people renting and buying. In an unregulated market, there are only two winners: large corporations and ruthless landlords. If you feel the same way, get in touch today for a chat about how we can help you out.