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Have you notified Heka of all the people living in your home? Report any changes to the occupant information and enter the prize draw for cinema ticket packages

04.11.2026 15:39

According to law, residents are obliged to notify Heka of anyone living with them. It is also important to let us know because our maintenance staff will only open the doors to an individual listed in the list of tenants if you lose your keys or have forgotten them at home, for example. We also use the contact details you provide to send information to residents.

A man and a woman are walking in a stairwell, holding paint rollers.

Have you notified Heka of all the people living in your home? Report any changes to the occupant information and enter the prize draw for cinema ticket packages

According to law, residents are obliged to notify Heka of anyone living with them. It is also important to let us know because our maintenance staff will only open the doors to an individual listed in the list of tenants if you lose your keys or have forgotten them at home, for example. We also use the contact details you provide to send information to residents.

04.11.2026 15:39
A girl sits at the kitchen table, drawing in an activity book.

Heka’s resident satisfaction rose again

Resident satisfaction at Heka rose in almost all areas covered by the survey. A record number of residents responded to the 2026 survey, and residents’ willingness to recommend Heka as a landlord increased.

29.10.2026 14:42

Heka Introduces Regional Property Teams

Heka is enhancing property management and resident services by introducing dedicated property teams during October 2026.

09.10.2026 08:12
Hekan tunnus ja tupakointikielto-merkki.

As of 1 October, smoking is prohibited in all Heka apartments, on balconies, in shared spaces and in yards areas

The amended Act on Residential Leases came into force on 1 October 2026. The new Act introduced a smoking ban that applies to both new lease agreements and those entered into before the new Act came into force.

07.10.2026 14:11
Courtyard area of an apartment building with plantings, benches and a playground.

Moderate increase in Heka’s average rent next year

The average rent for Heka’s regular apartments will be EUR 14.59 per square metre in 2027, which is 1.8% higher than this year.

05.10.2026 15:48
Illustration showing two home fire safety situations. On the left, a saucepan is burning on a kitchen stove. On the right, a person stands in a hallway while thick smoke is coming from an open doorway.

How to ensure fire safety in your own home

Small everyday actions and being careful make for a fire-safe home. Test your smoke alarms regularly, use electrical appliances and batteries safely, keep escape routes clear, and go over what to do in the event of a fire.

22.9.2026 14:27
Hekan asunnon keittiötä. Taustalla näkyy huone, jonka ikkunasta näkyy vehreitä puita.

New Act on Residential Leases will come into force on 1 October 2026 – these changes will take effect

The amended Act on Residential Leases (AHVL) will come into force on 1 October 2026. At Heka, the new Act on Residential Leases applies to both new lease agreements and existing leases. We have summarised the key changes relating to residential leases in this news article.

10.9.2026 15:05
Mies ja lapsi Hekan kohteella.

Our resident satisfaction survey will be launching soon – your feedback is important to us

Every year, we collect feedback from our residents on their experiences of Heka’s housing and resident activities. The resident satisfaction survey provides us with information on what is working well in our housing services and where we can make improvements.

10.9.2026 10:15
Nainen käyttää kännykkää pöydän ääressä.

KOVA’s survey on housing to be sent to 4,000 Heka residents

The nationwide survey aims to find out residents’ views and experiences regarding affordable housing and the choices available to them in relation to housing. The survey will be sent by email on 7 September 2026.

04.9.2026 14:23
Kuvassa Hekan kohde Siilitie 13.

Heka continues with moderate rent adjustments – 1.8% increase in the average rent proposed for 2027

A 1.8% increase in the average rent for regular apartments owned by Helsingin kaupungin asunnot Oy (Heka) is proposed for 2027. Resident committees have received budget-based rent proposals for commenting, and the Board of Heka will confirm the final rents in the autumn.

27.8.2026 14:00