In Denmark there is 4 different kinds of youth hostels:
3. Non-profit youth flats belonging to a non-profit Housing association (almennyttige ungdomsboliger)
4. Privately funded youth hostels with financial support from the state (statsstøttede private ungdomsboliger)
1. Youth Hostels owned by a foundation (fondskollegier)
3. Non-profit youth flats belonging to a non-profit Housing association (almennyttige ungdomsboliger)
4. Privately funded youth hostels with financial support from the state (statsstøttede private ungdomsboliger)
Youth Hostels owned by a foundation (fondskollegier)
The first Youth Hostels (colleges) were established as a or owned by a foundation which were established by a person, a firm or an association, which have donated money to build and not seldom also run the Student Hostel. The first one’s were build in the 1600s and they idea was well known elsewhere in Europe at the time.
The first Youth Hostels (colleges) were established as a or owned by a foundation which were established by a person, a firm or an association, which have donated money to build and not seldom also run the Student Hostel. The first one’s were build in the 1600s and they idea was well known elsewhere in Europe at the time.
They are often characterized by:
· Typically there is an ephor.
· The foundation provides
· Have statutes that may decide who may stay at the college, typically there is a preference for some particular groups / individuals
· There is not necessarily tenant representation in the Board
Independent Student Hostels (selvejende institutioner)
The first law about financial support from the state is from 1946 and is called “lov om byggeri med offentlig støtte”. One characteristic is that this kind of student hotels should be open to all students. That lead to establishing of regional committees to handle the waiting list in 1971.
In 1978 it was decided by law that there must be a balanced representation of young people (residents), Municipal appointed and designated from the educational institutions. This to ensure a fair representation in the board designated by either 3 or 6 members, as well as there is established a balance between the Board, Residents council and residents' meeting. Statutory changes require 2 / 3 of the board and approval from the local council.
In 1978 it was decided by law that there must be a balanced representation of young people (residents), Municipal appointed and designated from the educational institutions. This to ensure a fair representation in the board designated by either 3 or 6 members, as well as there is established a balance between the Board, Residents council and residents' meeting. Statutory changes require 2 / 3 of the board and approval from the local council.
In 1979 it was decided that there will be build no more of this kind of youth hostels.
Non-profit youth flats belonging to a non-profit Housing association (almennyttige ungdomsboliger)
In 1975 it was given by law that financial support only could be given to non-profit youth flats belonging to a non-profit Housing association, which typical also have other kind of flats for other people, eg. families or for senior housing.
In 1975 it was given by law that financial support only could be given to non-profit youth flats belonging to a non-profit Housing association, which typical also have other kind of flats for other people, eg. families or for senior housing.
Between 1975 and 1984 provides three important areas:
· Every 4th housing must be made available to the municipality
· The power to the residents Board and residents meetings is extended
· Residents may choose the majority of the Housing Associations board.
In 1997 is given a new law on public housing which simplifies the sector.
Privately funded youth hostels with financial support from the state (statsstøttede private ungdomsboliger)
In 2002 the “Law on subsidized private housing youth hostels” (Lov om støttede private ungdomsboliger)
The law was designed to encourage the establishment of private youth hostels to young people during education, including exchange students.
The law was designed to encourage the establishment of private youth hostels to young people during education, including exchange students.
The law was time limited to the period from 2003 to 2007 and there is support from the state to build the building but not to run it afterwards.
They are often characterized by:
· The owner may dispose up to 20% of apartments
· 10% must be rented to exchange students
· The owner decides and there is no board is demanded
· The rent must max. be 950, - pr. square meters (2003 level).