What to consider when renting a private house

From Forbrukerrådet: ten things to think about when renting accommodation (Norwegian). 

Suggested stanard rental contract from Forbrukerrådet (Norwegian).

More useful information from Forbrukerrådet (Norwegian).

Useful information about Norway's "husleieloven" (Norwegian)  - the laws on renting accommodation. Husleieloven itself can be found here (Norwegian).

Information from "Juss-buss" - a legal-aid clinic for students - can be found here (Norwegian).

A checklist to use when viewing accommodation can be found here.