7 things to do before move out of your apartment |
Posted: November 20, 2017 |
Leaving your apartment can be an exciting thing to do, but moving out of it can be stressful. There are so many things you need to take care of like packing, cleaning, filing papers. If you are switching houses, read this list of things you need to take care of before living happily ever after in your new home. When you sign a rental lease you agree to pay a security deposit in addition to monthly rent. Here are 7 things you must do before moving out to ensure you'll get your bond money back.
Read your rental agreement carefully to make sure you're complying with the terms. You may find you need to give at least one or two months notice. Notify your landlord as soon as you can about your plan to leave. Ask the landowner exactly what he expects you to do before leaving.
At least two months before you leave, pay attention to your post. Unsubscribe from anything you don't want to proceed to get mail. Go to your local post office and ask them if you can redirect your mail. Usually, you need to pay a small fee after the completion of the forwarding process.
Stop spending money on bulk shopping. Instead, start consuming the food you already have in your storage and only buy the necessities. This way you won't be throwing away food when you move out and you will not be overwhelmed with taking it with you.
Walk around your house and make a list of the things you want to toss away, give away and take with you. Donate the thing in good conditions if you don’t intend to use them. Focus on the most important things you need to take with you and be sure to check the list before leaving for good. It's also a good idea to take pictures of the things that may get damaged during the move as an evidence for their previous condition.
After you make the list of the thing you want to take with you, start packing them. Start with the things you are not using often. Leave the thing you are using regularly for the last days. It’s a great idea to label your boxes and to systematize the items inside them by rooms. For example pack all of the winter clothes, books, office and kitchen supplies in separated boxes. This way if you need to take something out, it will be simpler for you to find it.
Ensure all of your belongings are with you before giving the keys back to your landlord. Double check every room with wardrobes, cabinets, and shelves to be sure you are not leaving anything behind.
Contained in your rental agreement is likely to be a clause included concerning the condition of the property. This requires the property to be left in the same condition as when you moved in. After you make the needed repairs, schedule an end of lease cleaning. It's probably for the best to turn to a professional company to be sure everything is taking care of by experienced cleaners. Every move is different, but this list of tips will help you get started on the right way. You can always change it according to your needs.
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