When you move into a new apartment, make a written tenancy agreement to agree on:

• the rent and its date of payment
• the rent security deposit
• the water rate
• whether the lease is fix-term or until further notice

You should reserve money for other expenses, such as:

• water
• electricity
• heating
• sauna, laundry room and parking space

If you do not understand the terms of the agreement, do not sign it. If you are a customer of Refugee Reception, you can show the tenancy agreement to the reception staff, who will check it.

The Finnish Landlord Association: Fair rental practices (pdf) Finnish | Swedish | English | Russian | Arabic