Housing instructions
Here we have compiled information, instructions and tips for applying for and living in Soihtu’s housing location.
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 electricity, district heating and 1GB broadband connection are included in your rent. In building E, water is invoiced based on actual consumption. In other buildings, water is included in the...
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...
Items in furnished apartments
Some of the studios (building E) and shared apartments in Kortepohja Student Village are especially furnished for exchange student’s of needs and are equipped with basic furniture and housewares. In summer, they offer a great option for summer...
Key box
As a tenant of Soihtu you can pick up your keys from our key box. The key boxes are located in the lobbies of Ilokivi (Keskussairaalantie 2) and Rentukka (Taitoniekantie 9). When you receive the PIN code, you will receive the address of the key box...
Keys
On this page, you will find practical instructions for collecting, using, updating, and returning keys. We also provide information about door openings, additional keys, handling lost keys, and special situations. The instructions are divided into...
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...
Swap Market
The swap market located in Kortepohja Student Village is a shared area for residents where you can recycle items you no longer need and take useful finds with you free of charge. Thank you for following the guidelines – this way we can keep the...
Tenant’s rights and responsibilities
When you move into a rental apartment, familiarize yourself with your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. As a landlord, Soihtu adheres to the law governing residential leases, and we expect you will familiarize yourself with it as well. Did...
Tenants’ cleaning instructions
Soihtu Facility Services takes care of the cleanliness of the common rooms and spaces. As a tenant, you should take care of the cleanliness and general upkeep of your apartment. Regular cleaning is a tenant’s basic responsibility – clean...