Changes to the Act on Residential Leases from 1 October 2026

When the amendment enters into force, smoking is prohibited inside apartments, in the indoor and outdoor areas connected to them, and in the shared and common areas of residential buildings.

The prohibition also applies to e-cigarettes, water pipes (hookahs), and similar products.

At Auroranlinna, the change will apply to both new and existing tenancy agreements.

You can read more about the legislative amendment at https://oikeusministerio.fi/huoneenvuokralait-uudistuvat (Ministry of Justice).

Finlex.fi website will be updated to reflect the legislative amendment no later than 1 October 2026.