House regulations
These house regulations have been established to ensure comfortable living for all residents. The residents and their guests must be considerate towards all the other residents of the house.
The house rules apply to all properties to the extent applicable.
It is the resident’s responsibility that their guests also follow these regulations.
The residents also have obligations stated in the rental agreement, residents' guide, the city regulations as well as Finnish law and general regulations.
Stairwells, elevators, and loft- and basement corridors.
The outer doors are locked during night time between 21.00-06.00 unless the resident committee of the house has decided on other times. In buildings equipped with a door code or intercom system, the entrance doors are always locked. Door codes may not be given out to unauthorized people. When passing through doors, it must be ensured that they close and lock properly.
In stairwells, elevators, and loft corridors as well as basement corridors, movement must take place without disturbing others. Smoking and unnecessary loitering in these areas are prohibited. When using shared spaces, cleanliness must be maintained, and no items may be left in them due to fire safety reasons.
Sauna, laundry and drying rooms
Sauna, laundry and drying room turns are booked with the apartment number by using the booking list. Any cancellations must also be marked. Rooms can only be used on your own booked turn. You can't use the rooms during reservations made by others. After the turn has been used, the reservation must not be removed from the list. If the reserved turn has not been taken into use in 15 minutes after its starting time, it will be free for the other residents to use.
The rooms must be cleaned after your turn ends. After use, lights must be switched off, electrical devices turned off, and water taps closed.
Smoking and unnecessary loitering in the sauna, laundry room, and drying rooms are prohibited.
Only detergents specifically intended for use in washing machines may be used. Washing carpets in washing machines is allowed only in separate washing machines intended for washing carpets. Washing carpets on the floor is only permitted if there is a floor drain in the room and washing does not harm the equipment, furniture, surfaces or other users of the space. Water-dripping carpets are not allowed to be left in the drying room, and drying must not cause any other inconvenience or damage either. Dry laundry must be collected from the laundry facilities as soon as it is dry, or in accordance with the rules applicable to each property.
The use of staining substances in the premises is prohibited.
Glass bottles or other glass objects must not be taken into the washing or sauna facilities.
The facilities are intended for residents only, and pets are not allowed in them. Car tires, bicycles, shoes, mattresses or duvets that are too large for the capacity of the washing machines, or any other items not intended for washing in these facilities, must not be washed in them.
When passing through doors, it must be ensured that they close properly.
Charging of batteries and electric and hybrid vehicles
Charging of batteries in the property’s common areas is prohibited.
Charging must always be carried out under supervision and with fire safety taken into account.
Charging of electric and hybrid vehicles is not permitted without a separate agreement with the lessor. Any costs, procedures, and required modifications shall be agreed upon separately in each case.
Antennae
To install any extra antennae such as a dish-reflector antenna, permission must be asked first from the lessor.
Apartments
In the apartments, consideration must be given to the peaceful living of other residents. In particular, noise and other disturbance-causing activities must be avoided between 22:00 and 06:00.
The apartments must be kept in good condition. The operational condition of smoke detectors must be tested regularly. Residents are obliged to promptly report any water leaks or other faults they notice in the apartment.
The apartments are intended solely for residential use and may not be sublet without the lessor’s permission.
No waste that may cause blockages or damage may be disposed of in drains.
Washing machines and dishwashers must only be connected with proper backflow protection. Dishwashers may only be installed by a qualified professional. A leak protection tray must be installed underneath the dishwasher. The water supply and power to washing machines must be turned off when the machines are not in use.
Apartments must not be ventilated into the stairwell.
Without the property owner’s permission, no renovation, electrical, plumbing, painting, wallpapering, or other alteration work may be carried out in the apartments.
Smoking is prohibited inside the apartment, on the balcony, on the terrace, or in any other private indoor or outdoor area associated with the apartment (Act on Residential Leases 26 a §, 26.6.2026/531).
Covered parking spaces, garages
Covered parking spaces or garages may not be used as storage spaces.
The cover of the engine block heater socket must be kept locked and the heating cable must be disconnected from the socket after use.
Car washing, oil changes and major repair work are prohibited within the property area. However, minor maintenance work and tire changes are permitted in parking spaces, provided that cleanliness is maintained.
Charging of electric and hybrid vehicles is permitted only if separately agreed with the lessor. In such cases, the costs, procedures and any necessary modifications shall be agreed upon separately.
Grilling, candles and other open flames
The use of open fire and cooking with charcoal or gas grills on balconies, terraces, or residential yard areas is prohibited. However, the use of electric grills is allowed, provided that consideration is given to neighbours.
When grilling on a balcony or in the yard, care must be taken to ensure that smoke or noise does not disturb other residents.
A gas grill or similar may only be used in the yard at a location jointly agreed upon by the residents. In such cases, the grill must not be left unattended while hot, and it must not be stored in shared areas. Fire safety must be observed.
Grills purchased for personal use must not be stored in the common areas of the property. The storage of shared-use grills and any gas cylinders must be agreed upon with the company’s staff.
Used charcoal from grills must be disposed of by allowing it to cool thoroughly. Once cooled, the charcoal must be placed in a bag and disposed of with mixed waste, taking fire safety into consideration.
For safety reasons, only LED candles may be used on balconies, terraces, and access balconies. The use of outdoor torches indoors, on balconies, or under canopies is prohibited.
Silence time
Residents must respect the peaceful living of other occupants in the apartments and on the property area. In particular, noise and other disturbance-causing activities must be avoided between 22:00 and 06:00, and disruptive sounds should not be heard at any other time either. Residents are also responsible for the behaviour of their guests.
Waste management
Waste must be taken to the designated collection points, and sorting instructions must be followed. Waste bins must be filled evenly, including by using the bins at the back, and their lids must be kept closed.
The resident is responsible for the disposal of hazardous waste, large quantities of waste, and waste that does not belong in the waste containers.
Waste disposal areas must be kept clean.
Pets *
Pets must be kept on a leash outside the apartment so that the safe movement of others is not put at risk. This applies to both dogs and cats.
Pet owners must ensure that animals do not disturb other residents through repeated noise or cause dirt or damage to buildings or yard areas.
Walking pets is prohibited in or near children’s play areas.
Pets must not relieve themselves on the property grounds. Pet waste must always be cleaned up.
Pets are not allowed in the building’s common sauna, laundry, or washing facilities.
A dog house or enclosure may only be placed in a private yard area belonging to the apartment, to which others have no access. The dog house must be placed inside the enclosure, and permission from the lessor must be obtained in advance for all such structures. A dog must not be left in a house or enclosure without supervision and must always be kept on a leash.
Feeding birds, squirrels, and other wild animals is prohibited throughout the property area.
Locks
Changing locks, installing security locks and ordering additional keys may only be carried out with the lessor´s permission.
Motor vehicles
Unnecessary driving of motor vehicles in the property’s yard area is prohibited. Where access by motor vehicle is necessary, vehicles must be driven at low speed and with particular caution.
Unnecessary idling of motor vehicles is prohibited.
Notification of move-in and move-out
The tenant must notify the lessor if someone moves into or moves out of the apartment.
Balconies, terraces and residential yards
Balconies, terraces and residential yards must be kept clean.
A residential yard is a fenced, separate private yard area to which outsiders have no access. A terrace area does not include a private yard area.
Common yard areas or lawn areas are not part of the rental agreement and are not intended for anyone’s personal use.
The tenant may not install permanent fixtures on them, such as pet fencing, curtains, or tarpaulins, without the lessor’s permission.
In winter, snow must be removed from the balcony. Balconies must not be washed with running water. Flower pots and other items must be placed inside the railing. Balconies must be kept clean so that water or debris does not fall down.
Nothing, including rubbish, may be thrown from balconies or windows.
Sun umbrellas and other protective equipment must be securely fastened.
The use of open fire and smoking of food on balconies, residential yards, and terraces is prohibited. Grilling is only allowed using an electric grill. Only LED or electric candles may be used.
Items not belonging to these areas or creating unnecessary fire load may not be stored on balconies, terraces, or residential yards. Only standard balcony and terrace furniture may be used.
Dusting of carpets on balconies and terraces is prohibited. Airing of textiles and bed linen, as well as drying small laundry, is only permitted inside the balcony railing.
Installation of any additional antennas, such as satellite antennas, requires prior permission from the lessor.
Ventilation balconies are intended for airing bed linen, household textiles, and rugs.
Yard areas
Lawns, plantings, outdoor furniture, playground equipment, and other similar property must not be damaged.
Littering is prohibited.
Camping in common yard areas is not allowed.
Installing advertisements or signs without permission is prohibited.
Residents are not allowed to place their own furniture or play equipment in common yard areas.
Parking
Parking is permitted only in designated parking spaces. Guest spaces are intended solely for visitors to the property. Parking in emergency access routes is prohibited. Driving on yard roads and passageways is allowed only for necessary emergency or maintenance traffic, and for short-term (5–10 minutes) parking, for example when unloading groceries or moving items. Idling of motor vehicles is prohibited.
The vehicle must fit within the dimensions of the parking space, including in length, and it must not block access to other vehicles.
If parking spaces are available, they may also be rented for storage of motorcycles, trailers, bicycles or similar.
Decommissioned or abandoned vehicles or parts thereof must not be stored in yards or parking areas. The vehicle owner is always responsible for the costs of removal.
The cover of the engine block heater socket must be kept locked. The heating cable must be disconnected from the socket after use.
The engine block heater socket is intended solely for use of engine block heaters. Use of cabin heaters, vacuum cleaners, charging of electric or hybrid vehicles, or any similar use is prohibited.
Car washing, oil changes, and major repair work on the property are prohibited. Minor maintenance work and tyre changes in parking spaces are permitted, provided that cleanliness is maintained.
Unnecessary idling of vehicles is prohibited.
Trampoline and children’s play
Play is allowed only in designated areas intended for this purpose. Ball games must not be played in parking areas or in the immediate vicinity of windows. Parking areas and common spaces, such as stairwells, are not play areas. Playing football within the property area is not permitted.
The shared yard serves as a general play area, and for safety reasons residents are not permitted to place trampolines, swings, paddling pools, or other play equipment there. The safety and structural requirements for such equipment are significantly lower than those for playground equipment intended for public use.
Pests and insects
If you notice pests in your apartment or in other areas of the building, such as cockroaches, bedbugs, rats, or similar, you must immediately contact the lessor so that necessary measures can be started. Tenants are required to report any defects they discover. Instructions given for pest control must be followed carefully.
Smoking and other nicotine products
Smoking is permitted only in the designated smoking area located in the yard. Smoking is prohibited everywhere else. Act on Residential Leases 26 a § (26.6.2026/531).
Dusting and drying laundry
Dusting carpets and bedding is only permitted in designated areas intended for this purpose.
Storage rooms
Residents may only use the storage room corresponding to their own apartment number.
In addition to these, shared storage facilities intended for residents, for example for storing outdoor equipment, are available.
When using storage areas, cleanliness and order must be maintained. Littering and bringing or leaving broken items or items that do not belong in the space are prohibited.
When storing mopeds and other similar vehicles, care must be taken to ensure that they do not cause unpleasant odours, soil the property, or pose a fire safety hazard.
Unnecessary loitering, noise, and smoking in storage areas are prohibited.
When using storage areas, it must be ensured that doors close and lock properly when passing through.
Storage rooms are intended for residents only.
A maximum of one set of car tyres may be stored in the personal storage unit. Flammable liquids, bottled gas, or other flammable substances must not be stored in storage rooms.
Violation of the rules of conduct may result in liability for damages or termination of the tenancy agreement.
* In Asemakatu 43 keeping of pets is not allowed