{"id":1155,"date":"2016-06-23T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T09:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paragonapartments.com\/blog\/?p=1155"},"modified":"2017-08-28T21:13:48","modified_gmt":"2017-08-28T21:13:48","slug":"the-only-moving-checklist-youll-ever-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paragonapartments.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/23\/the-only-moving-checklist-youll-ever-need\/","title":{"rendered":"The Only Moving Checklist You\u2019ll Ever Need"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nWith so much to do in a very specific amount of time, moving out of your apartment can be stressful.<\/p>\n

To make your move as painless as possible, we’ve made a list of everything you need to accomplish before you hand in those keys. Have a look:<\/p>\n

1-2 Months Before Move<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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• Confirm your moving date<\/li>\n
• Give notice to your current landlord in writing, and be sure your notice meets the time frame required in your lease (30 days, 60 days, etc.).<\/li>\n
• Get a dated copy of your written notice with the landlord or management company representative’s signature<\/li>\n
• Cancel and transfer utilities<\/li>\n
• Complete a change of address at your local post office or online at usps.com<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n
• Reserve a moving truck and\/or movers<\/li>\n
• Make plans for your kids\/pets during the move<\/li>\n
• Organize your belongings and decide what to keep, what to throw out, what to sell, and what to donate<\/li>\n
• Collect moving boxes\/containers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  1-2 Weeks Before Move<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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  • Confirm reservation appointments<\/li>\n
  • Pack<\/li>\n
  • Take inventory of your valuables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Day of Move<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    • Take photos of the move-out condition of your apartment in case they’re needed to receive the security deposit you paid<\/li>\n
    • Do a walk-through of your new apartment, including photos if desired<\/li>\n
    • Complete the landlord’s move-in inspection form (or make your own detailed list to note any items that aren’t working properly). Sign and date it, present it to the landlord\/management company and keep a copy for yourself<\/li>\n
    • Make sure all keys\/fobs are working<\/li>\n
    • Familiarize yourself with the new apartment’s utility equipment, such as the furnace, circuit breaker, and water shut-off valve<\/li>\n
    • Re-take inventory of your valuables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      1-2 Weeks After Move<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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      • Report any concerns to your current landlord\/manager<\/li>\n
      • Update your driver’s license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        With so much to do in a very specific amount of time, moving out of your apartment can be stressful. To make your move as painless as possible, we’ve made a list of everything you need to accomplish before you hand in those keys. Have a look: 1-2 Months Before Move Confirm your moving date… <\/p>\n

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