If you are renting a house or a flat, always sign a written contract with your landlord or landlady. It is important that you understand every aspect of the contract before you put a pen to paper. When you are renting, you are usually required to pay a deposit that is equivalent to 1–2 months’ rent. You will get the deposit back when you move out.
The rent is usually paid monthly in advance.
Tenancy agreements are usually in force either until further notice or for a fixed period. If the agreement has been made until further notice, termination of the tenancy agreement must be done in writing one calendar month before moving out. The period of notice is counted from the last day of the month when the notice was given.
If you are renting a house or a flat, always sign a written contract with your landlord or landlady. It is important that you understand every aspect of the contract before you put a pen to paper. When you are renting, you are usually required to pay a deposit that is equivalent to 1–2 months’ rent. You will get the deposit back when you move out.
The rent is usually paid monthly in advance.
Tenancy agreements are usually in force either until further notice or for a fixed period. If the agreement has been made until further notice, termination of the tenancy agreement must be done in writing one calendar month before moving out. The period of notice is counted from the last day of the month when the notice was given.
It’s good to know that in general apartments in Finland are rented unfurnished, so you’ll need to acquire at least bed linen, cutlery etc.
Electricity is usually not included in the rent, and you have to sign up with an electricity company.
Your rental agreement will state whether water is included in the rent or whether it is charged separately each month.
Contact an insurance company to get home insurance; they will help you to choose the right kind of insurance. Make sure you know exactly what is covered by your insurance.
Household appliances are the tenant’s responsibility, so it’s up to you to look after your refrigerator, freezer, cooker, cooker hood and washing machine.
Every household must be equipped with a smoke alarm(s). By Finnish law, there must be a fire alarm for every 60 square meter of living space. Residents of the apartment are responsible for replacing the batteries of the fire alarms and checking that the fire alarm works.
For more details on housing and accommodation in Finland, please visit the InfoFinland hosing section: https://infofinland.fi/en/housing