Responsibilities chart

As a tenant, you are responsible for taking good care of the apartment and for any damage that may occur in it. Some maintenance tasks in the apartment are the responsibility of the resident. Please check the responsibilities chart to see whether the issue concerning your apartment is your responsibility or LOAS’s responsibility. For example, replacing standard light bulbs and fuses, as well as cleaning the bathroom floor drain, are normally the resident’s responsibility.

OBJECTLOAS LOOKS AFTERRESIDENT LOOKS AFTERNOTES
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES   
Fire alarmsX The resident tests the fire alarm once a month.
Replacement of bulbs XThe resident replaces light bulbs.
Replacement of bulbs, incl. work + bulbs Teknologiapuistonkatu 4, Yliopistonkatu 28 G, Ruskolahdenkatu 13-15 X Special bulbs LOAS changes free of charge. The resident orders a bulb replacement by submitting a fault report. 
Household appliance bulbs (fridge, oven etc.)X LOAS replaces appliance light bulbs. The resident orders the bulb replacement by submitting a fault report. 
Light fixture replacementX The resident reports about defective item by submitting a fault report.
Sockets / switchesX The tenant reports about defective item by submitting a fault report.
Fuses/circuit breakers XReplacement of apartment fuses / resetting the circuit breaker is the resident's responsibility.
Door phoneX The resident checks if the phone is muted. Door phone repair is ordered by submitting a fault report.
Internet connectionX LOAS is responsible for the connection up to the network socket. In fault situations: https://www.loas.fi/en/action-case-faults
Ethernet cable and TV cable XThe resident obtains the cables needed for their own devices.
Light fixtures and light socketsX The resident is not allowed to modify permanently installed light fixtures or sockets.
VENTILATIONLOAS LOOKS AFTERRESIDENT LOOKS AFTER 
Range hood grease filter cleaning/metal XThe resident cleans the filter regularly once a month.
Range hood grease filter cleaning/mesh XThe resident cleans the filter regularly once a month.
Range hood grease filter replacement/metalX  
Range hood grease filter replacement/meshX  
Fresh air valve filter cleaning XThe resident cleans the filter regularly twice a year. https://www.loas.fi/en/cleaning-instructions-and-videos
Supply and exhaust air valve repairs and adjustmentsX The resident must not adjust valve settings. If a valve is blocked or taped, charges will apply according to the price list.
HEATINGLOAS LOOKS AFTERRESIDENT LOOKS AFTER 
Basic temperature adjustment in apartment XThe resident adjusts radiator thermostats. Normal room temperature is 20–22°C. https://www.loas.fi/en/heating-loas-apartments
Radiator ventingX LOAS handles radiator venting.  The resident reports about radiator related problems by submitting a fault report.
Radiator and valve repairsX The resident reports about radiator related problems by submitting a fault report.
Apartment thermometerX The resident reports about missing thermometer by submitting a fault report. Thermometer is located in the hallway.
APARTMENT EQUIPMENTLOAS LOOKS AFTERRESIDENT LOOKS AFTER 
Lost key XLost key is charged according to price list.
Shower curtainsX The resident reports about missing, broken, or dirty shower curtain by submitting a fault report.
Kitchen dish drying cabinet rack repair/replacementX The resident reports about faults by submitting a fault report. 
Stove and refrigerator maintenance and repairX The resident reports about faults by submitting a fault report. 
Cleaning the fridge defrost drainX The resident reports about blocked defrost drain by submitting a fault report.
Defrosting the freezer X The resident defrosts the freezer. Deforsting the freezer by a cleaning company will be charged from the resident. https://www.loas.fi/en/cleaning-instructions
Cleaning the fridge condenser XThe resident vacuums the back of the refrigerator. For fire safety reasons, it is a good idea to vacuum it once a year.
Apartment saunasX The resident reports about faults by submitting a fault report. 
DOORS AND WINDOWSLOAS LOOKS AFTERRESIDENT LOOKS AFTER 
Window blind repairX The resident reports about faults with blinds by submitting a fault report. Installation of new blinds is charged according to actual costs.
Curtain rails and clipsX The resident reports about faults by submitting a fault report. 
Window opening handleX The resident reports about a missing window handle by submitting a fault report.
Door viewer repairX The resident reports about faults by submitting a fault report. 
DoorbellX The resident reports about faults by submitting a fault report. 
WATER FIXTURE AND SEWERLOAS LOOKS AFTERRESIDENT LOOKS AFTER 
Dishwasher and washing machine installation XThe resident has the installation carried out by an authorized installation company.
Dishwasher and washing machine disconnection  XThe resident arranges the disconnection to be carried out by an authorized installation company or orders the disconnection by submitting a fault report. Charges are according to the price list.
Dishwasher water inlet and drain pipes plugging XThe resident is responsible for plugging. Missing plugs will be invoiced according to the price list.
Sink plugX The resident reports about a missing sink plug by submitting a fault report. 
Reporting leaking water fixtures XThe resident must report about leaking water fixtures by submitting a fault report.
Shower floor drain cleaning XThe tenant is responsible for cleaning the floor drain. https://www.loas.fi/en/cleaning-instructions-and-videos
Sink water trap cleaning and repair (bathroom/kitchen)X The resident reports about faults by submitting a fault report. 
Broken toilet seatX The resident reports about faults by submitting a fault report. 
CLEANING OF THE APARTMENTLOAS LOOKS AFTERRESIDENT LOOKS AFTER 
Studio apartment cleanliness XThe resident maintains the cleanliness of the apartment. https://www.loas.fi/en/cleaning-instructions-and-videos
Shared apartment cleanliness XThe resident maintains the cleanliness of the apartment. https://www.loas.fi/en/cleaning-instructions-and-videos
Shared areas cleanliness XThe residents together maintain the cleanliness of the apartment. https://www.loas.fi/en/cleaning-instructions-and-videos
Waste sorting XThe resident sorts their waste: https://www.loas.fi/en/residents/important-information-residents
Window cleaning XThe resident maintains the cleanliness of the apartment. https://www.loas.fi/en/cleaning-instructions-and-videos
Move-in and move-out cleaning XThe resident maintains the cleanliness of the apartment. https://www.loas.fi/en/cleaning-instructions-and-videos
PARKING SPACESLOAS LOOKS AFTERRESIDENT LOOKS AFTER 
Car charging slotsX The resident reports about faults by submitting a fault report. 
Heating polesX The resident reports about faults by submitting a fault report. 
Snow removal at reserved parking space XThe tenant is primarily responsible for snow removal on their reserved parking space.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONSLOAS LOOKS AFTERRESIDENT LOOKS AFTER 
Home insurance XLOAS recommends residents to obtain a home insurance to cover possible damage to their belongings or the apartment.