Termination of the contract

Click the form to terminate the contract: Contract termination

When moving out, the apartment must be left clean and in good condition, allowing the next tenant to move in without additional cleaning or repairs. If cleaning has been neglected, the costs will be charged to the vacating tenant.

Emptying the Apartment

  • Remove all personal items, furniture, and trash.

  • Sort and dispose of waste appropriately at designated collection points (Etappi)

  • Large waste items (e.g., furniture) must be taken to a waste station (e.g., Etappi), click: Helping you with your everyday circular economy – Lakeuden Etappi

  • Do not overfill property waste bins.

  • Tip: Use social media recycling groups (e.g., Facebook “giveaway” pages) to get rid of unnecessary items quickly.

Thorough Cleaning Checklist

Entire Apartment:

  • Wash windows (interior only during freezing conditions).

  • Remove marks from doors and walls.

  • Mop floors.

  • Clean air vents and behind radiators.

  • Wipe shelves and surfaces, including cabinets, skirting boards and sockets.

Kitchen:

  • Defrost and clean fridge/freezer. Move the appliance and vacuum the back gently. Leave doors open and power off.

  • Clean the stove thoroughly, including burners, oven trays, underneath and behind.

  • Clean the hood and grease filter.

  • Wipe all cabinets and drawers inside and out.

  • Remove crumbs and debris.

  • Empty and wash trash bins.

Bathroom, toilet and sauna:

  • Clean toilet, mirror cabinet, sinks and faucets.

  • Clean floor drains.

  • Wash floors and walls.

  • Clean sauna benches.

  • Clean air vents.

Lights and Smoke Detectors:

  • Leave functional bulbs in fixed light fixtures.

  • Leave working batteries in smoke detectors.

Other Spaces:

  • Balconies, storage rooms and common areas must be emptied and cleaned.

  • Do not leave furniture or appliances at the waste bins (outside)—take them to a waste station (Etappi).

  • Bikes, vehicles and other equipments must not be left on the premises. Costs for removal will be billed to the tenant.

Additional Important Information

  • Notify the property manager and schedule a final inspection when the apartment is empty and cleaned.

  • You do not need to be present during the inspection.

  • Any installed front door peepholes or security locks must remain.

  • Any items mounted on walls must be removed and holes patched.

  • If removing blinds/curtains you installed, repair all marks left by brackets.

  • Leave original equipment (TV cable, smoke detector, medicine cabinet, curtain rails, window handles, instruction manuals) in the apartment.

If you installed a dishwasher

  • Return the original cabinet part.

  • Plug water inlet and drain connections securely.

  • Leave the inlet valve protector installed.

Returning Keys

  • Return all keys (including car heating post keys) to the property manager.

  • Do not leave keys in the apartment or hand them over to new tenants without an agreement.

  • Lost keys or rekeying costs will be charged to you.

Utilities & Notifications

Security Deposit

  • The deposit will be refunded within approx. two months of lease termination.

  • Deductions will be made for unpaid rent, cleaning, rekeying, or repair costs, if applicable.

Lease Termination Responsibility

  • You remain responsible for rent and obligations until the end of the notice period, unless a new tenant moves in earlier.

In Case of Tenant’s Death

The estate must terminate the lease.

The estate is responsible for all lease obligations.

Any rent debts or repair costs must be addressed in the estate inventory and a copy must be submitted to the property manager.

By following these instructions, you can ensure that the apartment is handed over in good condition and that all obligations under the rental agreement are fulfilled.