Lease agreement and changes in housing
On this page, you’ll find information about lease agreement, along with instructions for transferring your tenancy, temporarily assigning your home to someone else, and subletting. Transferring your tenancy or temporarily assigning your home requires permission, which you can apply for using an application form.
Lease agreement
A lease agreement is a written contract between you and Espoon Asunnot. It can be made either for a fixed term or until further notice. The agreement defines the terms and rights of the tenancy for both parties.
You can view the basic details of your lease agreement in the “My Finances & Agreements” section of EAsy.
Changes in housing
In certain situations, you may temporarily assign your home to someone else, sublet part of your home, or transfer your tenancy to a family member. Below, you’ll find more information about these types of changes.
Changing apartments
If you want to change your apartment, you must fill in an application form.
Fill in the form carefully and explain why you want to change your apartment. The application is valid for three months. You can edit your application during this time in the online service.
You can apply for a new apartment only after you have lived in your current apartment for at least one year, or if the size of your family changes.
Please note that income limits for state-subsidised rental apartments also apply to current residents of Espoon Asunnot. Exceptions to the income limits may be made if you need to change apartments for reasons beyond your control.
Temporarily assigning your home to someone else
If you wish to temporarily assign your rental apartment to another person, you must apply for permission to do so.
Permission can be granted for up to two years if you are away due to work, studies, or illness. However, Espoon Asunnot may deny permission if there is a justified reason.
Submit your application using the form below at least one month before the assignment begins. You must include proof of your situation, such as a certificate of study or employment in another municipality.
If you are granted permission, you may not charge the occupant more rent than you pay to Espoon Asunnot. We recommend that you sign a written agreement with the person moving in.
Please note that you remain responsible for paying the rent and fulfilling all tenancy obligations, even if someone else is temporarily living in your apartment.
Subletting (sub-tenancy)
Subletting means that you rent part of your apartment to another person, and you both live in the apartment.
You may sublet up to half of your apartment without permission from Espoon Asunnot, as long as it does not cause any disturbance. Studio (one-room) apartments cannot be sublet.
You are still responsible for the apartment and for paying the rent. You must not charge the sub-tenant a higher rent per square metre than what you pay. If you move out, the sub-tenant cannot remain in the apartment.
We recommend that you sign a written agreement with the sub-tenant.
Please inform us of the subletting by filling in the form below or by contacting our customer service.
Transferring your tenancy
You can transfer your tenancy to your spouse, child, parent, or your spouse’s parent if they live with you and are officially registered at the apartment.
Before we can approve the transfer, we will check that all rent and related payments have been made. Unpaid rent may prevent the transfer. The new tenant must also accept the apartment as-is, as no repairs will be made in connection with the transfer.
If you wish to apply for a tenancy transfer, please fill in the form below. The application must be submitted at least one month before the desired transfer date. The new tenancy agreement will always begin on the first day of the month.
Terminating the lease agreement
- If only one person has signed the lease agreement. Terminate the lease online.
- If two people have signed the lease agreement and you want to terminate the lease agreement for both. Both tenants must give their own notice.
- If two people have signed the lease and one of them wants to stay in the apartment. You only need to end the lease for yourself. The lease will continue in the name of the other person.
- Switching to another Espoon Asunnot apartment. You must terminate your current lease before signing a new one. When you terminate the lease online, please indicate your wish for the expiry date of the lease in the “Switching to another Espoon Asunnot apartment” section. The end date cannot be a weekend or a public holiday.
Terminating the lease online
The online termination of the lease is done using an electronic form. Signing a notice of termination requires strong identification. To do this, you will need your online banking credentials or Mobile ID.
Termination using a paper form
It is also possible to terminate the lease agreement with a paper termination form.
You can download or print the form from our website.
Remember to sign the form. If two people have signed the lease agreement and you want to terminate the lease agreement for both, both tenants must sign the form.
Send the signed form to asiakaspalvelu@espoonasunnot.fi or by post to Espoon Asunnot Oy, Suomenlahdentie 1, 02230 Espoo.
Please also carefully read our instructions on returning keys and parking permits, move-out inspections, move-out cleaning, and apartment viewings.