All available apartments are advertised for rent on our website under Available Apartments. If you are interested in looking at an advertised apartment, it’s best to e-mail us at al@al.is and we’ll let you know when the property will be available for viewing. You can also contact us on Facebook.
To apply for an apartment with Alma, you must fill out an application on our website. Each advertisement has an “Apply” button. Here is a checklist of the information that we need in the application
It is preferable to attach the application documents when submitting the application through the website. If this is not possible, the documents can be e-mailed to al@al.is or submitted at Alma’s office at Suðurlandsbraut 30, 108 Reykjavík.
The following documents must accompany each application:
More details on the handling of personal data can be found in the company’s Privacy Policy.
The application is reviewed when all application documents have been submitted. We generally try to review and respond to all applications within one week of all documents being submitted.
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Yes, we require all tenants to provide a security deposit amounting to either two or three months' rent before a contract is signed, depending on the agreement selected. The deposit may be in the form of cash deposited to Alma’s custody account, a bank guarantee from a commercial bank or a guarantee from Leiguskjól.
We know that people’s situations can vary, and we want to do our best to serve as many people as possible. Each case is examined and evaluated on an individual basis, meaning that applications are not automatically rejected if the applicant is listed on the default register.
Alma loves pets and we allow pets in all our properties, although we ask you to inform us in advance if you intend to bring a pet into your home. Please note that residents of multi-dwelling buildings and those who share a stairwell with others must observe house rules and contact other owners and/or residents of the building to seek their consent for the keeping of animals, in accordance with the Multi-Owner Buildings Act.
Alma owns and operates approximately 1100 apartments. A large proportion of them is located in the southwest corner of the country; in the Greater Reykjavík area, Suðurnes, Selfoss and Akranes. Alma also has apartments in Akureyri, Reyðarfjörður and other parts of the country.
Before an apartment is handed over, a detailed inspection of the premises is carried out and everything is photographed. Once this has been done, we will ask you to read the resulting report carefully and confirm it with your signature if you have no comments on its contents. The inspection report is intended to ensure the safety of both parties, as it is essential that the condition of the apartment is carefully documented at the start of the lease period. The report will then be used as a reference when the apartment is returned at the end of the lease agreement.
Before the apartment is handed over, you must put up a security deposit, the amount of which depends on the type of lease agreement. Please also note that an administration fee is collected at the start of the term of the agreement, to be paid before the apartment is handed over. The administration fee is ISK 40,000.
Alma strives to have well-maintained properties where our customers feel comfortable. We employ a team of professionals to perform necessary maintenance and repair work. Maintenance requests are sent to our e-mail address, vidhald@al.is. We assess all requests as they are received and respond appropriately. We do our best to process all requests as soon as possible.
Lease payments for Alma’s apartments are paid in advance, one month at a time. We will send you a payment slip for the coming month's rent at the end of each month. Payment slips are sent out electronically or by mail if specifically requested. The deadline is 7 days after the due date.
If the rent is not paid by the deadline, the debt is automatically sent to Motus for initial collection. If it is still unpaid 12 days later, it will be moved to the interim collection. Non-payment of rent can result in termination of the lease agreement and legal recovery of the debt.
No, you can sign it anywhere and anytime with a digital signature. We will e-mail you a lease agreement for you to sign with a digital certificate. Keep in mind that it is not yet possible to officially register an electronic copy of a lease agreement. If you intend to register your lease agreement, you will have to sign it by hand on certified archival paper.
We encourage everyone who is entitled to monthly housing benefits to apply for them. You can apply for housing benefits at the website of the Housing and Construction Authority. On the website you can also find a calculator to help you estimate the amount to which you are entitled to. Applicants must register their lease agreement with the District Commissioner to be entitled to receive housing benefits. Alma can print the lease agreement on special paper if you intend to have it registered.
