Tool Calculator
The deposit trap, counted before you sign
Calculate your total move-in cost including deposit and prepaid rent. Enter your monthly rent to see the maximum lawful move-in cost - deposit, prepaid rent and first month.
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The base rent (leje) without heating, water etc.
Legal maximum is 3.
Legal maximum is 3.
How this works Under the Danish Rent Act (Lejeloven), a landlord may ask for a deposit of up to 3 months' rent plus up to 3 months' prepaid rent, neither including utilities - on top of the first month. This tool sums those at your chosen months. Anything above the legal caps is not enforceable; see our deposit rules guide.