Moving in

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Your Keys

You can pick up your keys at Infocenter, Universum Building on Campus after 3 p.m. (15:00) on the day of your contracts start. You can find Infocenter´s opening hours. Should you be arriving when Infocenter is closed, you can ask a friend to pick up your keys. If so, please inform Infocenter at least two days in advance. Also inform your friend that he/she needs to show his/her passport/ID-card.

Lock-outs

If you lock yourself out, contact your landlord for someone to come and open your door at a cost of approximately 1000 SEK. Always carry the emergency number with you. You may have to show your contract, so we recommend you to save a screen shot of your contract on your mobile phone.

Change of lock

For security reasons, the locks are always changed when keys have been lost or are not returned on the date of departure. If you lose your key, regardless of cause (e.g. carelessness, theft, or force majeure), you are obliged to meet the full cost for a lock change. The cost varies depending on which type of key there is, and how many keys there are for the specific housing object. Contact the Housing Office for payment procedures. Please note that all fees are subject to change.

Report damages

Any technical damages that need to be repaired must be reported to your area caretaker as soon as possible.

Post box

Put your name on your post box so that the Postal Service in Umeå can deliver letters and notifications of parcels to you. Find out where the nearest post office is at.

Storage room

Should there be a storage room to your accommodation, please see your contract.

Laundry room

You will have a laundry room either at your floor, in the basement or in the block where you live, all depending on in which area you stay. If you cannot find your laundry room, talk to your neighbours or call your local caretaker. Laundry is free of charge. However, you need to book it in advance, and leave it clean for the next person. 

Internet

Internet is not included in your rent. You will have to arrange the connection yourself. 

Insurance

International postdoc, scholarship holders and guest researchers are covered by an insurance for foreign visitor provided by Kammarkollegiet. The insurance gives a 24-hour coverage in Sweden. Find insurance conditions here. If you don’t find the information you are looking for, please contact your human resource administrator at your department for information.

Included in the insurance is also a property insurance up to a value of 25,000 SEK. As a tenant, you are responsible for your accommodation, irrespective of whether you are to blame for any damage, or if damage is caused by your friends. No consideration can be taken in regard to whether the damage is the result of carelessness, an accident or some deliberate act. As the legal tenant you will be held responsible for payment. Note also that neither the landlord nor Umeå University can be held responsible for any theft or loss of your personal possessions. We would therefore recommend you to bring your own property insurance, to cover any possible costs due to loss of or damage to property worth more than 25,000 SEK.

Regulations

Cleaning 

As a tenant you are responsible for your own room cleaning during your stay. You are also responsible for keeping the fridges, freezers and ovens clean.

Preventing fire

It is not allowed to smoke indoors, or to store inflammable material, bicycles or other bulky objects in common areas as kitchen, corridors or stairwells. If we – after your departure – find that you have been smoking, you will be charged a sanitation fee of approx of 4000 SEK. All emergency exits have to be free of objects or hindrances. If you set off the fire alarm accidentally, e.g. during a party, you will be held responsible for the eventual costs. Please do not leave candles burning and cooking unattended. Make sure that your fire detector is functioning.

Rubbish and waste

Household waste must be disposed of in the appropriate containers. Remember to make sure that your rubbish bags are sealed tightly. You are not allowed to keep bags of waste in the corridors, stairwells or on balconies. Some areas have garbage disposal systems. 

Covid-19

There are currently no restrictions at Umeå University. 

Be considerate

You are allowed to have parties at your accommodation, but keep in mind that you as a host are responsible for any damages or disturbances caused. Think about your neighbours and try to keep things quiet at night and in the mornings. Noise should be avoided from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. In case your neighbours disturb you, be considerate and reason with them first. If this does not help, contact your caretaker or the Housing Office.