When you sign the written confirmation or tenancy agreement you agree to follow the stipulations of the tenancy agreement, and all the directions given by HOAS. Do not forget that the tenancy agreement has been made only for you and a particular apartment. The right of tenancy in HOAS’s apartment requires that you are a student. This status is checked at regular intervals.

The terms of the tenancy agreement define the common rules and protect the rights of both you and the lessor. They have not been deliberately drawn up to be bureaucratic, but to be in the interest of both parties.

Security deposit
The security deposit, which has to be paid before signing the tenancy agreement, is the tenants’ guarantee that they will discharge their responsibilities and take good care of the apartment. When the tenancy agreement has been terminated the lessor can use the security deposit to cover the cost of damages or the need for extra cleaning. If the apartment is in good condition and all the obligations have been fulfilled, the security deposit will be returned to the tenant.

Take out insurance to protect your home!
For the tenants whose tenancy agreements begin on June 1, 2008 or later, it is mandatory to have a home insurance if they want to use a washing machine or a dishwasher in the apartment. It is strictly forbidden to use washing machines and dishwashers without a valid home insurance!
It is advisable that each tenant takes out comprehensive home insurance in case of accidents. With insurance cover you insure your home and property! Tenants' property is not included in Hoas property insurance. For example if a bicycle in the garage, or property left to the storage room are stolen, tenant's own insurance will cover the loss. If there is water damage in the apartment upstairs from you and some of your belongings are also damaged, your home insurance is the only way to minimise your loss.

Cancellation of the agreement
In serious cases of violation, HOAS is entitled to terminate the tenancy without giving a period of notice. Such cases are, for example, neglecting to pay the rent, disturbing neighbours, transferring the right to tenancy or giving a part of the apartment for the use of another person without the permission of HOAS, etc. The tenancy expires immediately when the tenant has been given notice on the cancellation of the tenancy agreement. If necessary, HOAS can bring action for eviction in the district court.