Consumer Rights in Norway

You have 5 years to complain about defective products. The seller has the burden of proof for the first 2 years (Consumer Purchase Act § 27, § 18).

• Right to repair, replacement, or refund
• 2-year reversed burden of proof
• 5-year complaint period for durable goods

Tenants have strong protections under Norwegian law. Landlords cannot evict without valid legal grounds (Tenancy Act § 9-5).

• 3-month notice period (minimum)
• Deposit must be in a separate bank account
• Landlord cannot raise rent freely

You have 14 days to return items bought online – no reason needed (Right of Withdrawal Act § 20).

• 14-day cooling-off period
• Seller must clearly inform about return rights
• Full refund within 14 days of return