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Information for applicants

Due to high demand, we have not been able to offer all applicants student housing apartment. However, our apartments become available every month throughout the year.

If your requests, contact information, etc. have changed, it is advisable to update the application by sending a new one or contacting Tenant Secretary directly. Please note that e.g. there are significantly fewer applications for shared apartments and some remote properties, so it is faster to become a tenant in them.

In other words, if you were to accept an apartment other than that indicated in the original application, please let us know via email for example. If you no longer need student housing at all, please let us know.

Sorting of plastic packaging from the beginning of July 1, 2023

In all buildings sorting of plastic packaging will be started from July 1, 2023. We change some mixed waste containers to the plastic packages containers and some new waste containers for plastic packages will be brought to the collection point of your property.

Plastic packages:

  • Plastic food packages such as yoghurt pots, deli meat and cheese packages
  • Detergent and shampoo bottles
  • Plastic bottles, canisters and cans
  • Plastic bags and wraps

Only clean and dry packages. Caps, lids and pumps separate from the packages. Throw dirty packages into mixed waste. Take the waste to the waste collection point of your housing company.

In addition, the glass and ceramics sorting changes into the glass collection. Only coloured and clear glass bottles are allowed in the glass collection.

NEWSLETTER

Best Regards,
Dusko Cuckovic
Property Manager
tel. +358 15 3213517
e-mail. dusko.cuckovic@mikalo.fi
MOAS – Mikkelin opiskelija-asunnot Oy

Beware of scam messages

Yesterday and today scam messages have been sent to residents of rental housing companies in the purpose of getting the recipient to pay the rent to the wrong account. Scam messages have been sent both as text messages and e-mails. Do not react if you receive a new account number for Mikkelin opiskelija-asunnot Oy (MOAS) by text message or email. The messages are written in fluently Finnish, which do not contain links but there is a new account number.

The account number of Mikkelin opiskelija-asunnot Oy (MOAS) has not changed AND we have not sent messages.

If you have paid the rent to the account mentioned in the scam message, the rent must still be paid normally with the correct payment details to Mikkelin opiskelija-asunnot Oy’s (MOAS’) bank account. Please contact your bank as soon as possible and report the matter to the police.

Home preparedness

The 72h concept details the level of home preparedness recommended by the authorities and NGOs. Home preparedness is of great benefit to both society and, above all, to each individual themselves. This is why everyone should prepare for disruptions and emergencies. Read more and check out the instructions.

THIS IS HOW A POWER OUTAGE EFFECTS

0 seconds:

  • trams, metro, local and long-distance trains stop
    • ATMs and bank branches will be closed, payment cards will not work
    • the water supply stops for some people, the toilet can only be flushed once
    • you can’t get fuel from a gas station or distribution point
    • the elevators stop
    • heating is interrupted, except for wood stoves
    • lights go out, household appliances do not work
    • streetlights and traffic lights go out
    • refrigerators and freezers start to heat up

15 min:

  • most grocery stores and other small shops close their doors

2 hours:

  • the first communication base stations are muted – after that you cannot make calls or access the Internet
    • large food markets and shopping centers start to close

6 hours:

  • most Finns have lost their telephone and internet connections
    • cars, taxis and buses gradually run out of fuel

18 hours:

  • the indoor air temperature of small wooden houses decreased to +10 degrees if it is -20 degrees outside.

30 hours:

  • the indoor temperature of small stone houses has dropped to +10 degrees if it is -20 degrees outside.

36 hours:

  • element, the temperature inside the apartment buildings has dropped to +10 degrees if it is -20 degrees outside.

4 days:

  • the indoor temperature of solid stone apartment buildings has dropped to +10 degrees, if it is -20 degrees outside.

NOTE: at temperatures below +10 degrees, a person needs the heat produced by the muscles so that the body temperature does not drop. People with poor mobility, i.e. small children, the elderly and the sick, cannot stay in such a cool space for a long time.

Preparing for possible power outages in the coming winter

In the coming winter, it is good to be prepared for possible power outages. This does not necessarily apply to all areas, but nevertheless it is worth being prepared. Electricity companies try to announce planned power outages in advance, so it’s worth checking your own to the electricity company’s announcements on the matter. The Ministry of Defense has prepared a guide for longer power outages, the guide can be found e.g. From Fingrid’s website. During a power outage, lighting, heating and ventilation do not work.

During a power outage lasting a couple of hours, the temperature in the apartment does not have time to drop much, but hot water may run out and the water pressure may drop. It is therefore recommended not to leave the house and avoid using water. A flashlight, warm clothes, a battery-powered radio and batteries would be a good idea to keep in case of power outages. Depending on the base stations, mobile phone networks are operational during short power outages. The phone can be charged, e.g. from the powerbank, so it’s worth keeping one in the charging station. Cooking is challenging during a power outage when there is no stove and microwave do not work. It’s also a good idea to reserve well-preserved food and bottled water if the power outage lasts longer.

During a power outage, you should also take care of other people, especially those living alone and the elderly. You must help your neighbor as much as you can. If there is an elevator in the property, you should make sure that no one in need of help is left in the elevator.

How has your living with us started?

Dear new tenant,

How has your living with us started? We’d love to hear if there’s anything we can do even better for you. That’s why we send our new residents a tenant survey via email about 2 months after moving in. Survey has been done with the WheelQ app.

It only takes a few minutes to answer the survey. With your feedback, you will help us make your living even better.

Thank you very much in advance for your feedback!

Sport day

Free sport event held at Mikkelin Urheilupuisto on Saturday 18 September 10am – 3pm. The event offers a wide range of activities and activities for all ages.

The event starts with a joint morning warm-up suitable for everyone at 10 am. Crossfit Mikkeli directs exercises at 11am and 1pm.

At 5pm there will be a football match between Mikkelin Pallo-Kissat and Lahden Reipas.

Free entry to all activities. Welcome!

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