No. Squatting in Sweden is criminalized under the Penal Code (Brottsbalken) as unlawful occupation (olaga intrång), punishable by fines or imprisonment. The Swedish Police Authority (Polismyndigheten) enforces evictions under the 2023 amendments to the Code of Judicial Procedure (Rättegångsbalken), prioritizing swift removal of unauthorized occupants. Recent 2026 compliance directives require landlords to report squats within 24 hours to expedite legal proceedings.
Key Regulations for Squatting in Sweden
- Penal Code (Brottsbalken 12:6): Unlawful occupation is a criminal offense, with penalties up to 2 years imprisonment for aggravated cases involving violence or property damage.
- Code of Judicial Procedure (Rättegångsbalken 19:1): Courts must issue eviction orders within 14 days of a landlord’s complaint, enforced by the Enforcement Authority (Kronofogdemyndigheten).
- Local Ordinances: Municipalities like Stockholm and Gothenburg have supplementary regulations requiring property owners to secure vacant buildings, with fines up to SEK 50,000 for negligence.