Tenants’ co-operation body
The tenants’ co-operation body (ASY) is an important channel for influence, through which Hoas tenants can participate in joint decision-making and help develop student housing together with Hoas. The purpose of ASY is to highlight the tenants’ perspectives, bring forward housing-related themes, and promote dialogue between tenants and Hoas. ASY meets approximately three times a year.
ASY is made up of the chairpersons of tenant committees and other tenant representatives, who bring with them diverse experience and perspectives.
ASY’s influence is also visible in Hoas’ administration: its chairperson serves as a member of the Hoas board, and a tenant representative takes part in the work of the housing division. This allows the tenants’ views to be directly incorporated into Hoas’ decision-making processes.
ASY offers a concrete opportunity to influence and develop the Hoas community for the benefit of all tenants.
How to get involved in tenants’ co-operation body – and why it’s worth it
You can join ASY through tenant activities. The tenant meeting selects a representative for ASY from among its participants, so by getting involved in your building’s tenant activities, you also gain the opportunity to have an impact at a broader Hoas level.
As a member of ASY, you can influence:
- guidelines and recommendations concerning the operations of Hoas as a whole
- initiatives that promote community spirit and housing comfort
- ensuring the tenants’ voice is heard in board work
- the development of services, communication, and practices related to tenant activities
What are the benefits of participating?
- Opportunity to make a difference: You can have a tangible impact on your own and others’ housing.
- Networking: Meet tenants from different properties and build connections across the Helsinki metropolitan area.
- Experience and skills: Gain hands-on experience in representation, meeting procedures, and community development – all useful for both studies and working life.
- Chance to influence decision-making: The chairperson of ASY serves as a member of the Hoas board, so tenants’ perspectives are brought directly to the strategic level.
Participation is voluntary, flexible, and above all, meaningful. Every voice and viewpoint is valuable.