Prohibited and Restricted Items
Informational translation. The Norwegian version of this document is the legally binding one. If the two versions differ, the Norwegian text prevails.
Version 1.1.0 · Last updated 01.11.2026
This text was written with the help of AI and has not been reviewed by a lawyer.
Laandet is made for ordinary things that people have at home, in the shed and in the garage. To keep the service safe and legal, some things are not allowed. Other things require extra care.
The "Other" category does not mean that anything goes. The rules below apply to all listings: "For rent", "Wanted", "Giving away" and services.
1. Not allowed on Laandet
| Group | Examples |
|---|---|
| Motor vehicles | Cars, motorcycles, mopeds, ATVs, snowmobiles, golf carts |
| Boats and vessels with engines | Motorboats, jet skis, outboard motors |
| Construction and heavy machinery | Excavators (including mini excavators), wheel loaders, lifts, cranes |
| Drones | All drones |
| Weapons | Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, air guns, bows and arrows, crossbows, knives made as weapons, pepper spray |
| Explosives and fireworks | Fireworks, gunpowder, explosives, detonators |
| Hazardous substances | Plant protection products that require authorisation, strong chemicals, materials containing asbestos, fuel (petrol, diesel, paraffin) as a separate item |
| Intoxicants and medicines | Narcotics, medicines, alcohol, tobacco and snus |
| Food and drink | All food and drink |
| Live animals | All animals |
| Unsafe or recalled products | Products recalled for safety reasons, electrical equipment with damaged cables or insulation, safety equipment that does not work |
| Things you have no right to rent out, lend out or give away | Stolen things, things you rent or lease yourself, your employer's equipment, counterfeit goods |
| Renting out places | Homes, cabins, rooms, boat moorings, parking spaces |
| Personal documents and data | Passports, ID cards, number plates, storage media containing other people's data |
| Offensive content | Pornography and content that is hateful or illegal |
If you are unsure, ask us before you post the listing.
Services that are not allowed
| Group | Examples |
|---|---|
| Work that requires authorisation or approval | Electrical work (including in fuse boxes), work on gas installations, chimney sweeping and work on chimneys and fireplaces, plumbing on water and drainage in the building |
| Work with a high risk of falling | Clearing snow and other work on roofs |
| Children, health and care | Childminding, nursing, health services, treatment and massage |
| Paid transport of people | Lifts and taxi |
| Other illegal or dangerous work | Demolition involving asbestos, felling large trees near houses or power lines, undeclared work |
2. Requires extra care
These categories are allowed, but both parties must confirm that they have read the safety information:
| Category | Important to know |
|---|---|
| Ladders and scaffolding | Risk of falling. Use the scaffolding on firm, level ground, and follow the assembly instructions and the maximum height limit. |
| Chainsaws, brush cutters, snow blowers and similar | The renter must have experience and the right protective equipment: chainsaw trousers, helmet, gloves, and eye and hearing protection. Never lend or rent out to anyone under 18. |
| Trailers | The renter must have the right driving licence class (B or BE), and the car must be able to handle the weight of the trailer. Check the lights, the tyres and any periodic roadworthiness test (EU-kontroll). |
| Kayaks, canoes and SUP | Everyone must have a life jacket. Take the weather, wind and cold water into account. Never paddle alone in cold water. |
| Barbecues and gas equipment | Check the hose and regulator, and test for leaks. Only use the equipment outdoors. Transport gas cylinders upright. |
| Services: small repairs | Simple jobs only, without electrical work, gas or work on chimneys. Use the right tools and protective equipment. |
| Services: snow clearing | On the ground only – never on roofs. Watch out for cars and people when using a snow blower. |
| Child car seats | State whether the seat has been in a collision, and when it was made or when it expires. Never give away a car seat that has been in a collision. |
3. Can only be lent for free or given away during the pilot phase
Trailers, bicycles (including e-bikes and e-scooters) and kayaks, canoes and SUP boards can, during the pilot phase, only be lent for free, given away or posted as Wanted. We are looking into whether renting out such things for payment gives Laandet a duty to report to the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten). When we know more, we will update this page.
4. Value over 5 000 kr
Things with a declared value of over 5 000 kr cannot currently be rented out through Laandet. This is Laandet's own rule. Renting out such things requires stronger identity checks and a separate arrangement for deposits, and we do not have that yet. You can still give such things away.
5. How we enforce the rules
- Prohibited categories cannot be selected.
- If a listing seems to concern something that is not allowed, we will tell you before you publish. A moderator will then look at the listing.
- Anyone can report a listing using "Report listing".
- We may hide listings that break the rules. You will always be given a reason and can appeal.
- Repeated or serious breaches can lead to the account being restricted or suspended.
6. Suggesting new categories
If there is a category you are missing, you can suggest it. We only open up new categories that are safe and legal. For things in section 1, a legal and safety assessment must be carried out first, and it must be clarified what applies with regard to insurance.