Moving is a team effort. And we want to ensure that you don’t forget anything when you’re vacating your apartment.

Here’s a simple yet comprehensive checklist that you can go through as you prepare for your move so that it can go as seamlessly as possible. We’ve got your back.

• Notify your landlord before you vacate. If you’re moving out of an apartment rental unit, don’t forget to communicate with your landlord or apartment manager. Sometimes, they might require you to provide a written notice of your intent to vacate. Also, ensure you know your lease conditions, and don’t forget to turn in your keys!
• Don’t skip the documentation. When you’re moving out of your apartment, don’t forget to note and document any damages or changes that occurred in the unit. This helps to ensure that you won’t get charged for something you weren’t responsible for.
• Declutter and minimize. Moving into a new home is the perfect opportunity to get rid of clutter or other unwanted items. Sell or donate things you have no need for anymore. Plus, it’ll help make your move much smoother!
• Double-check any storage space. It would be a pain in the butt to forget something in a hidden storage space that you totally forgot even exists. So make sure to double-check all storage spaces like cabinets, closets, or rooms to prevent anything from getting left behind or forgotten.
• Clean up, and leave it better than how you found it. Don’t skimp out on your last apartment clean. If you don’t thoroughly clean your apartment or condo before you vacate, it could result in you being charged extra. Instead, repair any damages, get the carpet professionally cleaned, and patch up any holes in the walls.
• Pack a box of essentials. We offer full packing services, so you don’t need to worry about a thing if you don’t want to. But it’s a good idea to create one box full of daily essentials that you can unpack ASAP when you arrive at your new apartment. Put in items like paper towels, shampoo, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a spare change of clothes, and anything else you might need before unpacking all the rest of your moving boxes.

Moving apartments doesn’t need to be hard. In fact, it doesn’t even need to be stressful! With the right team helping you out, you can get back to focusing on what’s actually important. Leave the heavy hauling and dirty work to us.