Things to remember when moving in
Moving into a new apartment can be exciting even when there are lots to do and remember. Here is our list of things to remember when moving in:
Before the move
- Submit a notification of change of address at Posti website
- Get an electricity contract if the electricity is not included in the rent
- 🍀 Did you know that the electricity you use affects your carbon footprint? For most electricity contracts, you can choose electricity produced from renewable energy sources for a small additional fee.
- Get a home insurance or transfer a current one to your new address
- Prepare to use our free internet by purchasing an Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
MyHoas will be available to you as soon as your tenancy contract begins. Before that, you can’t see any information in MyHoas even if you log in. After your tenancy has begun you can send message to customer service, submit a fault report, and take care of many other matters related to living at Hoas!
Moving day
- Get your keys
- Check the condition and cleanliness of your new apartment
- Contact us immediately if the apartment is filthy, no later than 3 days after you have picked up the keys
- Fill move-in report in MyHoas. You have 10 days to submit the report after your tenancy has begun.
- If there are things left behind by the previous tenant, let us know about them. If you want to keep the stuff, the responsibility for them will be on you from then on. If you don’t want to keep them, contact us and we will come to remove them.
Your apartment might be inspected during the first days of the month if there has been lacks in the condition of the apartment during the previous tenancy. Inspector will visit your apartment and order needed works. If you have a reason to not allow the use of master key, contact our customer service immediately.
First days
- Get a fire alarm if the property doesn’t have an automated fire alarm system.
- Name list of tenants is updated three times a year. Your name will be added to the list when it is updated the next time. Also, you can put a name sticker on your door as long as it can be removed without any damage later.
- You can apply for a parking space in MyHoas. Check the types of available parking spaces and prices beforehand.
- Pets are welcome to Hoas apartments, except into shared apartments or studios with shared kitchen.
- You can use the laundry room and sauna for free. Make a reservation to use them in Hoas Booking
- Need for an additional key? Contact our customer service.
- Join tenant activity! For example, the keys to club rooms are managed by the tenant committee of your property.
- Check also other services for Hoas tenant.
🍀 Did you know that sorting your moving waste helps keep the waste areas from getting too full, even if lots of people are moving at the same time? Don’t forget to flatten your moving boxes and other cardboard before tossing them in the bins.
We hope you enjoy your new home!