<h1><strong>Why is the maintenance responsibility chart important?</strong></h1><p>The maintenance responsibility chart provides clarity and helps prevent misunderstandings regarding responsibilities related to housing. It helps residents identify their duties and rights, which is essential for safe and comfortable living. For example, if a household appliance breaks down or a technical issue arises in the building, the chart allows the resident to determine who is responsible for the repair or maintenance.</p><p>By following the chart, residents can avoid unnecessary costs and concerns. If a resident attempts to repair or maintain something that falls under YH Kotit’s responsibility, it may lead to confusion about liability or insurance issues. For instance, if a light bulb burns out, the resident can quickly check the chart to see that purchasing and replacing bulbs is their own responsibility.</p><p>The chart is also a valuable tool for ensuring proper upkeep and maintenance of the home. It encourages residents to take care of their surroundings and participate in maintaining the home, which in turn promotes comfort and community well-being.</p><h2><strong>What does the maintenance responsibility chart cover?</strong></h2><p>The chart includes various maintenance and repair tasks, such as:</p><ul><li>Lock maintenance</li><li>Repair and replacement of seals</li><li>Window glass replacement</li><li>Wall painting</li><li>Furniture repairs</li><li>Radiator maintenance and repair</li><li>Cleaning of exhaust vents</li><li>Connecting washing machines</li><li>Replacing light bulbs</li></ul><p>The chart also helps define responsibilities in cases where the resident needs to report any defects or issues in the apartment. This ensures that maintenance and repairs are handled properly and efficiently.</p><h2><strong>Resident responsibilities</strong></h2><p>It’s also important for residents to understand their responsibilities within the housing community. These include:</p><ul><li>Regular cleaning and upkeep of the apartment</li><li>Cleaning of drains and ventilation systems</li><li>Proper use of appliances and equipment according to instructions</li></ul><p>These actions help residents maintain their homes in good condition and contribute to the comfort of the community.</p><h2><strong>Summary</strong></h2><p>The maintenance responsibility chart is a practical tool for YH Kodit residents, offering clarity and fairness in housing-related responsibilities. Following the chart helps residents manage their duties and ensures that maintenance and repairs are carried out effectively and appropriately. It also promotes a sense of community and a safe living environment for everyone.</p><p><strong>Maintenance Responsibility Chart</strong></p>

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What is the maintenance responsibility distribution table for an apartment?

<h3><strong>What should I consider if I’m hosting a family celebration?</strong></h3><p>YH Kodit’s house rules do not require you to inform your neighbors in advance about hosting a party. However, it’s considered good manners to let them know if there might be unusual sounds coming from your apartment—such as music performances or increased movement.</p><p>If you're expecting a large number of guests, consider staggering their arrival times so that a potentially small apartment doesn’t fill up all at once. Otherwise, you might run out of seating—and even fresh air. Noise levels can also rise unnoticed and become disturbing.</p><p>Some YH Kodit properties have club rooms available, which can be used for hosting family events. Shared yard areas in housing communities may also be used within the rules and with respect for neighbors’ peace. If you have a good relationship with your neighbors, you might even consider inviting them to join the celebration. This can help maintain positive neighborly relations.</p><p>YH Kodit offers a few guest parking spaces. It’s a good idea to check nearby parking options in advance so that guests don’t park in restricted areas or block emergency access routes.</p><h2><strong>What should I consider if I’m hosting an evening gathering?</strong></h2><p>Tampere, Turku, and their surrounding areas are full of summer events. In addition, summer brings many televised sports events that are fun to watch with friends. These events and festivals may inspire you to host viewing parties, pre-parties, or after-parties at home. We completely understand the temptation—but it’s important to remember that noise can easily carry into neighboring apartments, especially at night.</p><p>It’s courteous to inform your neighbors when you’re hosting an evening gathering. Your notice can include an estimate of when guests will leave and a promise to respect quiet hours.</p><h3><strong>Respect quiet hours</strong></h3><p>Quiet hours are from <strong>10:00 PM to 7:00 AM</strong>.</p><p>Be prepared to talk with your neighbors if they have concerns or if noise from your apartment becomes disruptive. A friendly and flexible attitude helps maintain good neighborly relations.</p><h3><strong>Is there noise coming from a neighbor’s apartment?</strong></h3><p>If noise from a neighbor is disturbing, try speaking with them directly.</p><p>If that doesn’t help and the noise is recurring, contact our customer service. Be sure to note the apartment number where the disturbance is coming from.</p><p>In serious cases—where the noise is disturbing or frightening—it may be necessary to call the police.</p>

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Am I allowed to host a party in my apartment?

<p><strong>‘The Finnish summer only lasts for a moment…’</strong> sings Olli Halonen in his summer hit. And in that moment, we can experience all kinds of weather—such is life in Finland. It’s always a bit of a mystery what kind of weather awaits us. One day might bring a gentle warmth that calls for wool socks, while the next could surprise us with an oppressive heatwave.</p><p>Heatwaves can significantly reduce indoor comfort, especially if the apartment has large west-facing windows that are exposed to the afternoon and evening sun. This can raise indoor temperatures to uncomfortable levels, making the space feel stifling. Excessive heat can make everyday life and household chores more difficult.</p><p><strong>So why don’t houses have cooling systems?</strong> There are a few reasons:</p><ul><li><strong>Ventilation systems</strong>: Most apartment buildings are equipped with central heating systems designed to warm the building during winter. These systems often lack a cooling function.</li><li><strong>Building age and structure</strong>: Older buildings may not be suitable for installing cooling systems without major structural changes.</li><li><strong>Cost</strong>: Installing a cooling system in an existing building can be expensive, and the costs may be too high for the housing company and residents.</li></ul><p>In this blog post, we’ll share small but effective tips to help you cool your home during hot summer days:</p><ul><li><strong>Close curtains and blinds</strong> on windows that get direct sunlight. This helps block the sun’s heat from entering your home.</li><li><strong>Avoid using the oven or sauna</strong>, as they generate a lot of heat and can significantly raise indoor temperatures. When cooking, opt for the microwave, which doesn’t heat up the whole kitchen, or grill outdoors if you have access to one. (Check out our grilling tips!)</li><li><strong>Dry laundry outside</strong> to prevent excess moisture from building up indoors. Humidity can make the air feel even more uncomfortable on hot days.</li><li><strong>Do you own a fan?</strong> Place it near a window and point it outward. This way, the fan helps push warm air out. You can boost the cooling effect by placing a bowl of cold water or ice in front of the fan.</li><li><strong>Thinking about installing an air source heat pump?</strong> If you’re considering a heat pump or other cooling device, be sure to check the guidelines and any necessary permissions on the resident portal: https://oma.yhkodit.fi/fi/</li><li><strong>Cooling is also important for pets’ well-being.</strong> Make sure your pet always has access to fresh water. Pet stores also sell cooling mats that help your furry family members stay cool.</li></ul>

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<p>Moving into a new home is often an exciting and hectic phase of life. However, leaving the old apartment requires a thorough move-out cleaning. It’s not just a matter of good housing etiquette—it’s also a way to respect the next resident. A carefully done cleaning ensures that the new tenant can step into a spotless home without stress or worry. Additionally, the cleanliness of the apartment directly affects its value and rentability. If the outgoing tenant neglects the cleaning, YH Kodit reserves the right to hire an external cleaning service and charge the tenant for the related costs.</p><h2>What does move-out cleaning include?</h2><p>There are several key tasks to keep in mind:</p><ul><li>Cleaning floors: All floor surfaces must be vacuumed and, if necessary, washed. Laminate flooring in particular should be wiped with a damp mop and a laminate-safe cleaner.</li><li>Surface cleaning: All surfaces, including doors, closets, walls, and light switches, must be free of stains and dirt.</li><li>Thorough kitchen cleaning: The oven and range hood must be cleaned of baked-on grease. Don’t forget to wash the grease filter. Defrosting and cleaning the fridge and freezer are also required.</li><li>Washing windows and balcony glass: Windows must be washed thoroughly—inside and out in summer, at least the inside in winter.</li><li>Tidying outdoor areas: The balcony and storage unit must also be cleaned.</li></ul><h2>Tips to make move-out cleaning easier</h2><ul><li>Prepare in advance: Start wiping down cabinets and drawers while packing.</li><li>Empty the apartment early: Remove all furniture and items before the final cleaning. An empty space is much easier to vacuum and mop.</li><li>Invite helping hands: If possible, have a friend or family member help—it speeds things up.</li><li>Schedule wisely and have supplies ready: Allocate enough time and make sure you’ve got all the necessary cleaning products and tools.</li></ul><h2>Did you know you can use a household tax credit for move-out cleaning?</h2><p>Thanks to the household tax deduction, you can make the cleaning easier by hiring a professional cleaning service. You can deduct the cost from your taxes, making the service more affordable and saving you time and effort during a busy move. Cleaning typically costs around €200–400, depending on the size of the apartment.</p><p>Move-out cleaning may not be the most pleasant part of relocating, but done well, it’s the key to a smooth handover and a fresh start.</p><h2>A note from YH Kodit property manager</h2><p>Cleaning quality is one of the most common reasons tenants contact our customer service. While the new resident expects to move into a spotless apartment, the outgoing resident may consider their cleaning sufficient. If the new resident finds the cleaning incomplete and ends up doing it themselves, they may request compensation—photos must be provided as evidence.</p><p>After you’ve submitted your termination notice, we’ll send you detailed cleaning instructions. In cases of neglect, we’ll need to cover the cleaning costs using the security deposit. If you’re uncertain about what’s required, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our customer service.</p><p>Still searching for a new rental home in the<a href="https://www.yhkodit.fi/vuokra-asunto-tampere"> Tampere</a> or <a href="https://www.yhkodit.fi/vuokra-asunto-turku">Turku</a> area? Don’t forget to check out our available listings!</p>

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Why is thorough move-out cleaning important?

<h2><strong>How to Get Involved in Resident Activities</strong></h2><p>A great way to start getting involved is by participating in your building’s residents’ meeting. These meetings are open forums where you can voice requests related to repairs, maintenance, or shared spaces, and suggest ideas like organizing a yard party, volunteer clean-up events, or club activities. The residents’ meeting is usually held in the autumn, but it can be called at other times when there’s a specific issue to address.</p><p>If you'd like to help plan events or manage shared purchases, consider joining your housing company's residents’ committee. This group represents the interests of residents and gives you a direct say in matters like house rules, sauna or laundry room access, and parking spot reservations. Each housing company is allocated an annual budget, which the residents’ committee decides how to use. If there isn’t an active committee, you can also volunteer as the contact person for the building, serving as a liaison between residents and the housing manager.</p><p>You help shape the kind of housing community you live in. Resident involvement is meaningful volunteer work that benefits your home. It’s also a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors and help make your building more resident-friendly and enjoyable.</p><p><i>Explore more about resident activities for rental and right-of-occupancy housing on your building’s </i><a href="https://oma.yhkodit.fi/login/"><i>resident pages</i></a><i>, where you’ll also find materials, meeting guidelines, and detailed information about how the residents’ committee works.</i></p>

<p>All residents of the building aged 18 and over are welcome to participate in the residents’ meeting. The meeting elects the residents’ committee and its chairperson. It is convened to discuss matters concerning the housing unit. The meeting is called by the residents’ committee or, if necessary, by the designated contact person for the building. The resident manager from YH Homes can assist with organizing the meeting, so please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service.</p>

Residents' meeting

<p>The Residents’ Committee Discusses Matters Concerning the Housing Unit. The committee is convened by the chairperson elected at the residents’ meeting. All residents living in YH Homes properties are welcome to participate. The committee itself is chosen during the residents’ meeting.</p><h3><strong>Duties of the Residents’ Committee in Rental Housing:</strong></h3><ul><li>Decides on house rules, provided they do not conflict with public order regulations</li><li>Determines principles for the use of shared facilities</li><li>Organizes communal events and volunteer clean-up efforts</li><li>Oversees the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the property</li><li>Participates in resolving disturbance situations</li></ul>

The residents’ committee for rental housing

<p>The chairpersons and designated contact persons (if no committee exists) are invited to the meeting. The meeting is convened at least once a year to address matters common to all housing units. It is called by the property owner.</p><h3><strong>Duties of the Chairpersons’ Meeting:</strong></h3><ul><li>Provide a statement to the company regarding rent adjustments. For right-of-occupancy housing, this statement is issued by the Residents’ Network.</li><li>Prepare, when necessary, proposals, initiatives, statements, and opinions for the decision-making bodies of the company.</li><li>Discuss general matters related to the operations and management of the buildings.</li><li>Relay resident feedback.</li></ul>

The meeting of residents’ committee chairpersons

<p><br>The Residents’ Network serves as a channel for ideas and communication with the Board of Right-of-Occupancy Housing. It consists of 6 to 9 members selected from among interested residents’ committee chairpersons in the Pirkanmaa and Southwest Finland regions.</p><h3><strong>The Responsibilities of the Residents’ Network Include:</strong></h3><ul><li>Addressing and providing proposals and statements on shared matters affecting all residents</li><li>Establishing criteria for renting parking spaces and allocating use of common areas</li><li>Deciding on the content of house rules</li><li>Making proposals and participating in the organization of maintenance and property management</li><li>Holding the right to participate in preparing contracts concerning the upkeep and maintenance of the properties</li><li>Holding the right to participate in the planning of property renovations and improvements</li><li>Holding the right to participate in the preparation of long-term repair and financing plans</li></ul>

The Residents’ Network in Right-of-Occupancy Housing

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