Applying for accommodation
How to apply for housing
Do you love the hustle and bustle of the city or are you a fan of a quieter area? We have a lovely home to suit your needs and desires. You can easily fill in an application on our website.
Resident selection
Most of our rental apartments are ARA rental apartments, which are rented out to those most in need. Access to a home is determined by factors such as housing need, wealth and income.
If you are over your means, you can still apply for a home with us and we will offer you one, depending on our possibilities, for example in our non-financed properties. We will check your credit history. Unresolved rent or other housing debts can be a barrier to getting a home. Read more in ARA’s guide to finding a tenant (link Varke How can I get a state-subsidised dwelling?)
Accepting an apartment offer
Once you have received an offer from us, please remember to accept or reject our offer during the offer period. The offer is valid for a limited time only.
Security deposit
Security deposit EUR 0
As a rule, we do not charge a security deposit for new tenancies. Please note, however, that a deposit will be charged if you have a default record. Even then, our deposit is usually only 250 euros.
Return of the deposit
If you have paid us a financial deposit, the deposit will be returned within about a month after the end of the rental contract, once the tenant has fulfilled his/her obligations and handed over the apartment, cleaned and with the keys. If the tenant has not fulfilled his/her obligations under the tenancy agreement, the deposit will be used to cover the costs incurred.
Power of attorney
Filling out the power of attorney
At Lahden Houses, your privacy is important. That is why we pay special attention to the protection of personal data and follow good data processing practices. If another person is doing things for you, we always need a power of attorney.
Here you can find the power of attorney forms
The Lease
Signing the lease
At Lahden Talot, leases are signed electronically. To sign a lease, you need an email address and online banking credentials to log in to the electronic signature service.
Once the leasing contract and its appendices have been signed, the document files must be saved for you.
If you do not have an email address or online banking credentials, your lease will be signed at the Lahden Talot office. In this case, you will need to prove your identity.
Appendices to the lease
The necessary attachments to the rental agreement must be submitted to Lahden Talot either electronically or by any other means you prefer. We require copies of the following certificates:
Proof of income
– If you are employed, please send us either a payroll statement from your employer or your most recent pay slip.
– If you are retired, please send us a document stating the gross amount of pension you receive.
– If you are unemployed, please send us the payment notice for your latest daily unemployment benefit.
– If you are an entrepreneur, please send us your most recent profit and loss statement and balance sheet, as well as a self-employment income specification form.
Student
– Student certificate from a student aged 18 or over.
Conscripts
– Military service certificate.
Taxes
– The most recent pre-completed tax return from an applicant over 18 years of age.
Property
– A statement of assets (mutual funds, shares, real estate or other assets).
– Current valuation of owner-occupied/vacation home.
– Mortgage certificate.
