How much deposit and prepaid rent can a landlord request in Denmark?

The Danish Social Ministry explains that a residential landlord may request up to three months of rent as deposit and up to three months of prepaid rent. The exact payment still needs to be matched to the lease and written breakdown.

Should I rush to pay before the lease is fully signed?

Do not rush. Ask for the lease version, a clear payment breakdown, the recipient account details and written confirmation of what each amount covers before sending money.

Can I post my lease publicly for advice?

Avoid posting private documents publicly. Remove names, addresses, CPR numbers, bank details, signatures and landlord information, or use a private document route instead.

What can DinLeje check?

DinLeje can provide an AI-assisted preliminary check of the lease, payment terms, section 11 and risk signals. It does not decide whether a payment is safe or guarantee an outcome.

Paying deposit before signing a lease in Denmark?

What to check before paying

Public forums can be useful for general experiences, but your situation depends on the lease, payment request, recipient details and written communication. Keep private documents out of Reddit and social groups.

Signed lease

Which version is signed?

Check whether the landlord, tenant and any administrator refer to the same lease version before payment.

Payment split

What are you paying?

Separate deposit, prepaid rent, first rent, utilities and any other amount in writing.

Special terms

What does section 11 say?

Read unusual payment, maintenance, termination or fixed-term conditions carefully.

Write back before sending money

Please send the lease version that the payment relates to.
Please confirm each amount and what it covers.
Please confirm the recipient account and payment deadline in writing.
Please confirm when the move-in inspection and key handover will happen.

Free payment breakdown

How much is being requested up front?

Map the amount without entering your name or document text. This is a planning tool, not a yes/no safety verdict.

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Check the lease privately

Official starting point: The Danish Social Ministry explains that a residential landlord may request up to three months’ rent as deposit and up to three months’ prepaid rent. Read the official explanation and match the amount to your own lease and written payment breakdown.