Housing instructions
Why should you fill in an apartment card when moving in? Can I paint the walls of my apartment? Where should I advise my friend to park their car?
On the Instructions page, we have compiled information, instructions and tips for applying for and living in Soihtu’s housing location. See also our FAQ page for frequently asked questions.
Condition of the apartment
Checklist for furnished rooms
Exchange students have it cozy in Kortepohja Student Village. Some of our shared apartments are especially furnished for exchange student's needs and are equipped with basic furniture and housewares. Our furnished shared apartments are reserved...
Checklist for furnished studio
Exchange students of University of Jyväskylä have it cozy in Kortepohja Student Village. Some of our studio apartments are especially furnished for exchange student's of needs and are equipped with basic furniture and housewares. Our furnished...
Complaints
Sometimes you might face situations where everything doesn't go as smoothly as it should. In those situations, you have the possibility to make a complaint to Soihtu. The complaint has to be made in writing within reasonable time, and it will be...
Condition of the apartment when moving
When moving into the apartment, you can report possible flaws of the apartment by filling in an apartment card. When moving out, Soihtu Facility Services will check the condition of the apartment. The Facility Services check the condition of the...
General Housing Rules of Kortepohja Student Village
APARTMENTS Silent hours between 23 pm – 7 am. Apartments need to be cleaned and maintained properly. Non-functioning radiators, water leaks and other damage to water pipes and cords must be reported immediately to the maintenance. Every...
General Housing Rules of Soihtu Vehkakuja
In addition to the Public Order Act and other legislation, what is said in these general housing rules must be observed in buildings and courtyards. COMMON AREAS The common areas of the buildings need to be kept clean and tidy. Moving in the...
Heating
The heating in all of Soihtu's buildings is controlled automatically according to the outside temperatures. The system measures the outside temperature continuously and channels the heating into the radiators accordingly. The water-circulating...
Living in a new house
A great number of Soihtu’s residential buildings are newly renovated or recently built houses. Living in a new house is different than living in an old house. Follow-up work is minimized, tenants will be informed in advance Soihtu strives to...
Living with a flatmate
Living in a shared apartment gives you a lot, because you save money and make new acquaintances - maybe even lifelong friends - at the same time. In a shared apartment, you have your own room with a lock but you share common spaces, like kitchen and...
Longer absence from the apartment
According to the law, the tenant is obliged to notify the landlord of a longer absence. Therefore, kindly notify Soihtu Housing service point if you know you will be away from the apartment for more than two months. Please note that reporting...
Maintenance requests
If there are things that need repairing in your apartment, you can inform Soihtu Facility Services by filling in a maintenance request. By filling in the form you make a maintenance requests directly to our online maintenance record...
Manual for apartments
Taking care of the apartment and its condition are every tenant’s responsibilities. If you don’t know what to do, see if the instructions of this page are of help. Many instructions for your own apartment and apartment building can be found via...