Living in our houses

I’m living in a slow nature documentary, says Tuula Laukkanen. Tuula Laukkanen loves the peaceful neighborhood of Hiekkaharju. The popular area is cozy. Families with kids appreciate the good cycleways and public transport connections. 1. Area with small houses I often go Nordic walking amidst the small houses in Hiekkaharju; being from different eras they […]

Vantaa is ageing quickly, so the need for services grows. Sheltered homes for the elderly and their sense of community decrease the use of services. Even though Vantaa has a fairly young population, it is ageing the most rapidly among the six biggest municipalities in Finland, particularly in seniors over 85. This can be seen […]

It is forbidden to use VAV’s rental apartment for Airbnb accommodation. If the apartment is used or have been used for commercial accommodation, it will lead to the termination of the apartment by the landlord. It is only possible for a VAV tenant to temporarily relinquish the apartment to another person if he or she […]

The environment has been dear to Mari Laitinen for ages. In the spring of 2018, she realized litter is a real problem in Finland. ”I started picking up litter every day on the way to the shop, gym, or work, or when paddle boarding. Sometimes I went jogging or biking just to pick up litter.” […]

VAV tenant counselors step in to help, if you have temporary difficulties with the rent or there’s abnormal behavior in the community. You may have setbacks in your life that make it difficult to pay the rent for a while. What to do then? Contact VAV’s tenant counseling or rent monitoring as soon as possible. […]

Vantaa’s new Mayor Ritva Viljanen moved to Vantaa 36 years ago and lives now in Rajakylä. She enjoys the many faces of Vantaa, its interesting culture and nature, which is always close by. Walking around, she is drawn by buildings and their architecture and sees interesting stories around her. “Vantaa’s centers have their own characters, […]

If you are entitled to social assistance provided by Kela, it’s good to know that tax returns count as income. This year, tax returns are paid on December 11th, so they may affect December’s social assistance. For a single individual, the portion of his or her tax return that exceeds 50 euros will affect social […]

Residents know their house the best. The law gives them a possibility to improve their own living arrangement and environment through co-management. Co-management gives tenants a possibility to have in impact on their own housing, with the aim of increasing well-being and improving the maintenance of rental houses. Taking part in co-management activities is in […]

Biodegradable plastic bags, paper bags, and biowaste bags made from newspaper often get soggy and leak fluids that build up at the bottom of the container.  The problem can be solved with egg cartons – they can absorb a lot of moisture. Rip an egg carton into pieces and place them at the bottom of […]