Voldgiftsnævnet: what does it mean in Danish debt collection?

Voldgiftsnævnet in English: the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board

article By InkassoHurtig team update Last reviewed 5 November 2026

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Short answer

Usually deals with disputes in the construction industry.

Explanation

When a building contract is based on AB 18, disputes are as a rule decided by the Arbitration Board instead of the courts. AB 18 also has rules on security, payment and handover. There is no statutory lien for tradespeople on real property in Denmark.

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