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Housing
Housing
AYY owns 2,600 apartments in the metropolitan area providing homes for 3,200 student union members.
Applying for Apartments
Application Instructions
AYY’s apartments are applied for in the Domo system. In Domo, you can find approximate floor plans and more detailed information on the apartments and their rents.
Eligibility
AYY offers housing mainly to degree students and exchange students studying at Aalto University.
FAQ for Applicants
This page contains the most frequently asked questions concerning housing applications.
Soon available apartments for AYY members
There is no queue at all, or little queue for the apartments listed on this page. Thus, it is possible get an apartment on a very fast schedule. The apartments are primarily offered to AYY's right-of-residence members. You can however apply for some of the apartments listed on this page, even if you do not have a valid right of residence.
For tenants
Rental affairs and deposit
Invoices will be emailed to the address you have used to log in to Domo. Contact the financial administration, if you for example want to postpone your due date or have accidentally paid too much rent. A deposit invoice will also be emailed to you after you have made a new tenancy agreement. When the tenancy agreement has ended, the deposit will be refunded to the account you have provided no later than the 20th of the month.
Maintenance and door opening service
Responsibilities and instructions related to maintenance of apartments. Contact information for maintenance and Securitas door opening service.
Services for Residents
Learn how to use and make reservations for the sauna, parking spaces and laundry rooms.
The ABCs of Housing
On this page, you will find a collection of general housing instructions, such as the booking of laundry rooms or getting a parking space for yourself.
Buildings
Information about our buildings in Espoo and Helsinki.
Recycling and Waste Disposal
This page provides instructions on how to recycle unnecessary items and sort your waste properly.
Furniture and Renovation
Make your home reflect your personality! On this page, you will find instructions for painting your apartment and how to find furniture.
Changes in Housing
The site includes information on temporary move from an apartment, switching apartments, subleasing, compensating the right of residence and residents leaving family or friend apartments.
Residents’ democracy - active neighbour relations
In residential activities, you have the opportunity to influence the comfort and community of your living. Do you already know who is the castle warden of your building or would you be interested in joining the residents' committee?
Housing and nuisance
Other residents should be considered to ensure the comfort of living. You should tell the person in question that his or her actions are disruptive. If necessary, you can report recurring nuisance to AYY.
Residents’ FAQ
This page features a collection of common questions that residents may have. If you cannot find an answer to your question here, contact Housing Services.
Cleaning instructions for the common spaces of shared apartments
From this side you find instructions about how to keep the common spaces of the shared apartments clean.
Moving in and out
For New Residents
This page contains important information for those who move houses regarding the keys, condition and renovation of the apartment, as well as electricity contracts.
For Residents Moving Out
Are you moving out of AYY's apartment? On this page, you will find the instructions on how to return the keys and clean the apartment when you move out.
Moving FAQ
Do you have questions about moving? This page includes a collection of frequently asked questions regarding moving.
Temporary Move from the Apartment
Are you a resident of AYY and leaving your apartment temporarily?
Apartment transfer
Sometimes situations in life change and your current apartment no longer meets your needs in terms of size or location, for example. You can apply for a transfer from one location to another, for example from a shared apartment in Leppävaara to another shared apartment in Teekkari Village – or maybe you need to transfer from a shared apartment to a studio or move from a studio to a two-room or three-room apartment that is more suitable for a family with children.
Resident Leaving a Family or Friend apartment
Is one of the residents in your apartment moving out? On this page, you will find instructions on what to do when one resident of a family or friend apartment moves out.
Instructions for moving residents
Forms and Regulations
Forms
On this site, you will find housing-related forms.
Housing Regulations and Strategy
Regulations on Housing
Ask about housing
Do you have questions concerning AYY's housing?
Saunas to reopen on 1 Mar 2023
Contrary to the previous decision, Aalto University Student Union decided to reopen saunas in rental facilities and to continue residents’ sauna reservations already on 1 Mar.
Maintenance Officer Janne Kankaisto visits buildings with laptop under his arm
Aalto University Student Union properties are managed by AYY’s real estate team where Janne Kankaisto works as Maintenance Officer.
Sauna available at Rantasauna from 16 Jan onwards
At the request of the Representative Council, the saunas at Rantasauna are available for booking from 16 Jan onwards. Due to increased costs, AYY has increased the rental rate of the saunas. You can cancel previously made reservations free of charge.