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.
Moving
Apartment inspections
When you move out, Soihtu Facility Services will the check the condition of the apartment. In some apartments in Kortepohja Student Village, also pre-inspections are conducted. Please read the instructions below and out move-out...
How to prepare for moving
Moving is often stressful and requires some planning and scheduling. These instructions will help make the move easier. 1-2 months before the move: Terminate your apartment lease at least one (1) full calendar month before the desired...
Instructions for Internal Movers
Moving between apartments with Soihtu is easy: you don’t have to follow the usual notice period, and the moving distance is short. However, moving always requires careful planning, but with these instructions, the task is easier. When you have...
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...
Mail delivery
Letters and other mail are delivered by Posti and other mail delivery companies. It is the tenant's responsibility to file a moving notice every time they move, therefore Soihtu is not responsible for the previous tenant's mail. If you don't...
Move-out cleaning
Every apartment must always be cleaned carefully when moving out. Here you can find extensive cleaning instructions when moving out is current. Responsibilities of a moving tenant include: Cleaning surfaces in all rooms (e.g....
Pets in the apartments of Soihtu
Pets are allowed in all other apartments in Soihtu, except furnished apartments and the building B in Soihtu Vehkakuja. In shared apartments, keeping pets must always be negotiated with the other tenants. See also Terms of...
Reporting resident changes
During the tenancy, the situation of the tenant might change in many ways: moving in with your partner, having a child, breaking up, child moving out and other events are a part of life. When more people move into the apartment or someone moves...
Returning the keys
The keys must be returned the latest on the working day that follows the last day of your tenancy agreement by 12 noon. The keys can be returned to the return box at Soihtu Housing service point (Vehkakuja 2 B). Place all of your keys in an envelope...
Tenant’s 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...
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...
The deposit
JYY has not been collecting security deposits from new Soihtu tenants for contracts from 1 January 2022 onwards. This applies to contracts starting on 1 January 2022 or later, in cases where the apartment offer has been sent to the applicant on 1...