The Sevas staff extends our condolences on the loss of your loved one. We would like to inform the parties of the estate of the following regarding the effects of the death on the rental agreement and tenancy.
Notification
For communication purposes, please notify Sevas as soon as possible of the name and contact information of the person handling the affairs of the estate, either by email at vuokraus@sevas.fi or by phone at 06 420 3311, option 1.
Continuation of the tenancy
The tenant’s death does not terminate the rental agreement. The deceased’s estate is responsible for fulfilling the terms of the rental agreement (rent payment, careful care of the apartment, etc.). A spouse or cohabiting partner who lived with the deceased tenant is responsible for the obligations of the rental agreement for as long as they continue to live in the apartment.
The tenant’s spouse, child, or the tenant’s or spouse’s parents have the right to continue the rental agreement, unless Sevas has justified grounds to oppose it. The same applies to a person who rented the apartment together with the deceased tenant.
A person wishing to continue the tenancy must notify Sevas in writing within three months of the tenant’s death that they wish to continue the tenancy. Sevas will sign a new rental agreement with the person continuing the tenancy.
Termination of the tenancy
If the estate wishes to terminate the tenancy, the rental agreement must be terminated in writing. You can find the termination form here.
The tenant’s death also entitles the estate to terminate a fixed-term rental agreement before the end of the rental period. The notice period is one (1) calendar month. The rental agreement ends on the last day of the month following the month of termination. On a case-by-case basis, Sevas is prepared to negotiate ending the rental agreement earlier.
When must the apartment keys be returned?
The apartment must be vacant, available for Sevas’s use, cleaned, and the keys must be returned to our office no later than the end date of the notice period.
Where do I return the keys?
The keys must be returned to our office. Keys must not be left in the apartment. Whether the office is open or closed, the keys must be returned in an envelope through the key return slot located to the left of the office’s front door.