When you move out
Instructions for moving out
I want to give up my right-of-occupancy and move out. What should I do?
When you want to give up your apartment, you must first fill in a notice of transfer. This should be done well in advance, at least three months prior the planned move. The notice period of right-of-occupancy apartments is three months. You can find the transfer notice on this page and at the sales or property management offices. All holders of the right of occupancy must sign the notice of transfer. Remember to also ask your spouse’s or partner’s consent to making the notice of transfer, because without it you cannot transfer the right. You can fill out the notice electronically using the link below. The electronic notice of transfer is signed with your online banking credentials or the Mobile ID. Alternatively, you can return it by e-mail to asiakaspalvelu@avainyhtiot.fi or by post to the Avain sales office. We will send you a confirmation of the receipt, along with the index calculation moving out instructions.
Move-out instructions and notification
I want to move to another right-of-occupancy apartment, what should I do?
Right-of-occupancy holders exchanging right-of-occupancy housing between themselves do not require a running number. You can apply for a soon-to-be vacant apartment in the same building or location without a running number and you will be prioritised when selecting the resident. If you move to another right-of-occupancy property, you will need a running number issued by ARA. For more information, please contact Avain’s sales department!
When can the owner cancel my right of occupancy?
Contract termination by the owner is always linked to the neglect of the resident’s duties. This may include breaches of the contract terms, unpaid charges, or behavior that significantly disturbs other residents.
What are the steps for moving out?
- Fill out and sign the notice of transfer and send it to the owner of the building
- The move date is the end date of the contract or the handover date previously agreed with the owner of the building. Return the keys as agreed.
- Please remember that Avain has the right to show the apartment to new residents between the time of giving notice and the time the agreement expires.
- The apartment will be inspected both before and after you move out. During the preliminary inspection, the inspector will assess the condition of the apartment and review any alterations you have made. At this stage, you will also be informed of any repairs for which you are responsible. After you move out, the empty apartment will be inspected to confirm its condition and identify any deficiencies. All inspections are carried out by a home inspector from the property management company.
What notifications do I have to make when I move out?
There are two notifications.
- Submit a move-out notification to the maintenance company.
- Remember to make the statutory notification of move at muuttoilmoitus.fi.
The information is updated both for Posti and the Population Information System. If you want to use a paper notification form, you can use either the Posti service point or the service point of the Digital and Population Data Services Agency.