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.
Exchange students
Exchange student – departure
We hope you have enjoyed your stay in Kortepohja! There are a few things you need to take care of before you leave. 1. Check your rent payments Make sure you have paid all your rents before leaving. Even if you leave before the ending date of...
Exchange student – incoming
Living in Kortepohja Student Village is easy because water, electricity, district heating and 1GB broadband connection are included in your rent. In addition, it is free to use the laundry rooms, and common sauna turns are available every day. 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 information about living in a shared apartment
In Kortepohja Student Village there are shared apartments for all needs. For example, a room in shared apartment is an affordable alternative to consider for those students who only need to be in Jyväskylä occasionally or for a short period....
Instructions for moving out
If you have terminated your lease agreement or your fixed-term lease is ending, please read these instructions carefully before your move. We hope you have enjoyed your time as a tenant of Soihtu! Please remember that termination of the tenancy...
Key box
As a tenant of Soihtu you can pick up your keys from our key box. You can ask your keys to be left in the key box by using the Key box request form. The form can be found via Tenant's Page or on the Welcome e-mail we have sent you. Please fill...
Picking up the keys
In accordance with good rental practice, we will hand over one apartment key and one spare key to the tenant when moving in. If more than one tenant lives in the same apartment, everyone gets their own key, and you also a shared spare key. In some...
Tenant’s rights and responsibilities
When you move into a rental apartment, it's good to familiarize yourself with your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. As a landlord, Soihtu adheres to the law governing residential leases, and we hope you will familiarize yourself with it as...