Avoid at all costs – exploitative deposit practices and unprofessional conduct
We rented a 4-bedroom apartment in Cobra Have in Copenhagen through C.W. Obel Ejendomme and encountered a deeply troubling experience.
After paying over €11,000 upfront (covering first and last month's rent plus a three-month deposit), we had to vacate the property just 14 days after moving in due to a medical emergency. Despite our short stay and efforts to coordinate an urgent move-out inspection, the company conducted an aggressive inspection, citing minor issues to justify excessive deductions.
They claimed that permitted modifications, such as installing curtain rails, necessitated repainting entire rooms, leading to deductions exceeding €5,000. This, combined with other questionable charges, resulted in a refund of only about €2,300, without a detailed breakdown or transparent communication.
Our attempts to discuss these charges were met with dismissiveness, including a remark implying that as non-Danish tenants, we had no recourse.
This experience reflects a pattern of exploitative practices targeting international renters (and based on other reviews, even local danes). We urge others to exercise caution when considering rentals through C.W. Obel Ejendomme.








