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Frederiksberg Municipality has concluded that it’s illegal to sublet hundreds of rooms in grand old Copenhagen apartments.

13,000 kroner for a room — now they’re headed for the police station

LifeX offers hundreds of rentals, and a room can run you up to DKK 13,000 a month. Foto: Nicolai West
LifeX offers hundreds of rentals, and a room can run you up to DKK 13,000 a month. Foto: Nicolai West
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For a long stretch, the LifeX founders’ concept looked like a great idea.

By subleasing rooms in large, beautiful Copenhagen apartments, they created a new housing concept that especially appealed to foreign professionals, so-called expats.

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