Living

In apartment buildings, there is centralized ventilation that operates on an enhanced schedule for a few hours at a time.

In terraced houses, there is either apartment-specific or centralized ventilation. In apartments with individual ventilation, the fan must always be kept on at least the minimum power. The power should be increased during cooking and bathroom use. In apartment buildings with individual ventilation, follow the instructions found in the resident’s manual of the apartment.

The apartments’ exhaust air vents are adjusted so that the correct amount of air exits through them. Under no circumstances should the settings of the vents be altered, as this disrupts the ventilation of the entire building. If the exhaust air vent does not seem to work after a paper test, it could be due to a device malfunction or the vent slit being clogged. The vent can be removed by turning its outer rim counterclockwise, removing the seal, after which it can be washed with dish soap (the position of the vent’s central cone should not be rotated). Exhaust air vents should be cleaned regularly to prevent dirt from accumulating.

Fresh air vents are located in the apartment either above the window or behind the radiator. Their purpose is to bring fresh air into the apartment, and they also need to be cleaned regularly.

The grease filter of the cooker hood also needs cleaning once a month. Cleaning can be done by removing the metal grease filter and washing it either with a brush and dish soap or in the dishwasher.

Immediately inform the property maintenance company if the faucets in your apartment are dropping water or the toilet is leaking. The drain and the odour traps of the sinks also require regular cleaning to avoid excess odour nuisance.

The resident must inform the landlord (tel. 0800 143 100) immediately if:

• wall cover seams begin to crack
• seams or corners of the floor coverings open
• tile seams in tiled bathrooms chap

To reduce moisture risks, avoid making extra holes in the shower corner wall. The bathroom must also be completely dried at times to prevent moisture damage.

Defrost the fridge once a month. Please make sure that the discharge outlet inside the refrigerator is clean to prevent melting water from draining onto the floor. Ice must not be removed mechanically e.g. with a knife.

Clean the floor under the fridge regularly when cleaning, as a lot of dust accumulates there because of air circulation.

About once a year, the background, compressor and condenser piping of the refrigeration unit must also be cleaned either by vacuuming or brushing. Cleaning extends the life of the machinery and reduces electricity consumption.

The cooker must also be cleaned regularly.

If the apartment does not have a connection for a dishwasher or washing machine and you want one, please note that the installation may only be done by a professional or by an expert business. This avoids possible water damage. Residents must pay for the connections themselves.

If you install a washing machine, remember that the check valve must be operational to prevent dirty water from flowing back into the water supply system. Turn off the water taps when the washing machines are not in use and only wash when you are home yourself. It is also important for the tenant to understand that in the event of water damage from their own appliance, they must have home insurance that compensates the landlord for damage costs. The amount paid out of pocket can be significant.

If a cabinet is in place of a dishwasher, the resident is responsible for removing it themselves. The cabinet should be stored in their own storage space and neatly put back in place when moving out. Removing and reinstalling the cabinet are not part of the maintenance company’s tasks; the tenant must take care of these themselves or with the help of a professional they have hired. When disconnecting a dishwasher, remember that the connections for the drain pipe and the water inlet pipe must be plugged to prevent water from the sink from leaking into the cabinet below.

If possible, avoid drying laundry in the living quarters.

The laundry room is available daily from 7 AM to 10 PM. Reservation for 2h / day / washing machine is made in advance through the laundry room reservation calendar. The right to use the laundry is exclusive to the house residents for their own laundry.

Please wash only clothes, sheets, and towels in the laundry machines. Washing carpets or other special textiles in the washing machines is prohibited. In some buildings, there is a separate space designated for washing carpets.

In the drying rooms, only laundry washed in your own or the laundry room’s machines may be dried. Drying carpets in the drying rooms is prohibited, except in those locations where a separate space is designated for washing and drying carpets. Please ensure timely removal of your dry laundry so that other residents can utilize their reservation according to schedule.

After finishing washing, leave the machine door and the detergent compartment open to allow the inside parts of the machine to dry. Keep the detergent and fabric softener compartments clean and wipe away any detergent splashes. Occasionally clean the rubber seal around the machine’s loading opening as well and dry it thoroughly. Occasionally wipe the machine’s exterior. Check and clean the machine’s lint filter and/or drain pipe regularly according to the instructions.

Maintain the cleanliness of the common areas and always consider the other residents with your behavior.

The resident is responsible for all damage caused to the apartment and property.

For example, if the following equipment breaks during the occupancy, the resident is responsible for the repair and must acquire a replacement at their own expense:

• replacement of bulbs and fuses for fixed lighting
• replacement of fridge and oven lamp
• replacement of door buzzer batteries
• smoke alarms with batteries (not in housing for the elderly)
• antenna cable
• curtain hangers
• window handle
• replacement of stones in the apartment sauna stove
• Drain plugs

Different furniture and floor surfaces can react surprisingly to each other. It is recommended to equip furniture legs with felt pieces to avoid discoloration or other damage to the floors. These felt pieces are sold in hardware stores, among others. It is also recommended to avoid dragging heavy objects on the floor, so the floor cover will not retreat. In the worst case, the entire floor surface must be replaced, and the expenses invoiced to the resident.

You may also want to consider the amount of fastening equipment on the walls (plugs, hooks, etc.). If there are lots of hooks to be removed, it is possible that the wall surface of the apartment will have to be renewed extensively to conceal the dismounting traces. Even in this case, the expenses are invoiced to the resident.

Lappeenrannan Asuntopalvelu Oy has insurance that covers damages to the property. To protect their possessions, residents should have their own home insurance, which covers damage to personal property caused by themselves or other residents. Therefore, in the event of damage, the landlord’s insurance does not cover damages to the residents’ personal property.

• Those going through the external doors of communal areas must make sure the doors are relocked behind them.
• There may not be noise in communal areas. Loitering in communal areas is forbidden. Apartments may not be aired by opening the door to the staircase.
• Smoking is forbidden in communal areas and on children’s playgrounds, as well as in apartments subject to rental agreements signed after 1 March 2018. In buildings with a no-smoking policy, smoking is also forbidden on balconies, terraces and apartment yards.
• For fire safety reasons, no items may be stored outside designated storage premises. The storage of flammable and dangerous substances in communal areas is forbidden. It is not permitted to store any items in the staircases and cellar corridors.
• Waste must be taken to designated places, and the instructions on sorting must be followed.
• Lawns and plantings must not be damaged.
• It is forbidden to post advertisements and signs.
• The utilisation times of laundry rooms are from 07:00 to 22:00.

• The dusting of carpets and beddings and drying of laundry are only permitted in designated areas.
• The airing of linen and drying of laundry are only permitted inside apartment balcony railings.

• Neighbours must not be disturbed in the apartments and the building area. In particular, noise and other disruptive activity must be avoided between 22:00 and 07:00.
• Apartments must be looked after with care. The smoke alarm must be kept in working order. Repairs and modifications may not be made to the apartments without permission from the landlord.
• Water leaks and other defects must be immediately reported to the maintenance company. No waste may be poured or discharged into toilets and other drainage pipes which may clog the drains.
• The presence of vermin or pests must be reported to the maintenance company.
• It is forbidden to light an open fire in the property area. Grilling in the yard must be restricted to the designated area.
• Fire safety must be observed. Grilling may not cause any inconvenience or disturbance to other residents.
• Balconies and apartment yards must be kept tidy. Snow must be removed from balconies during winter. It is not be permitted to collect storage material on balconies which adds to the fire load and disturbs the surroundings.
• Balcony washing with running water is forbidden. Flower pots must be placed inside the railing. Structures that alter the façade of the property may not be attached to balconies or patios. Cooking is not allowed on balconies.

• Parking is only allowed in designated areas. Visitor parking spaces are reserved for visitors to the property
• Parking spaces are for vehicles in traffic. Discarded or decommissioned vehicles or parts thereof may not be stored in the parking area or anywhere else in the property.
• The enclosures of car heater outlets must be kept locked. The heating cable must be disconnected from the outlet after use.
• The limits laid down for idling times must be complied with in the yard and parking area.
• Car washing and repairing is forbidden in the property area.

• Pets must be kept on leash in building staircases and in the property area so that everyone’s safety is secured. Taking pets to common sauna, washing and dressing rooms is forbidden
• The pet’s caretaker must ensure that the animal does not leave waste on the property and its yard areas, plantings or building walls. Animal droppings must be removed. Pets must not be allowed on children’s playgrounds or in their immediate vicinity. The pet holder must ensure that the animal does not disturb the environment and the residents of the building with repeated noise. The feeding of wild animals is forbidden in the property area.

• A violation of these rules and regulations may result in liability to pay damages or termination of rental agreement.
• Residents must ensure that their guests also comply with these rules and regulations.