Moving out when the lease is up or due to abhorrent experience can be very hectic. Thus, you might as well plan your move out carefully and in advance so that there are no more stressful tasks that you should attend to while the D-day is nearing.
What to Do?
Deciding when to move out is crucial. That’s because you’ll have to arrange your schedule and think of things through such as when’s the right time to find a new apartment. When you have decided, here are the steps to guide you.
Talk with the landlord or property manager.
The very first step when moving out is to inform your landlord or property manager. As their tenant, you are obligated to notify the specific date of your leaving. Doing so sets the landlord to find your replacement to keep all the units occupied.
The recommended time to say to the landlord is about at least a month before your expected day to leave. As you say that you’ll move out on that day, tell your landlord to give an allowance of a day or two in case of emergencies.
Start packing
Two weeks before you move out, you should start packing your things and place them in boxes. Start with the stuff that you don’t use much and won’t be needing for another two weeks. Then, a few days before, pack your clothes in suitcases and box your kitchenware and dining ware.
Dispose of things you won’t need
It’s not on the landlord’s end to dispose of the junk upon your leave. When you leave your rental, the space should be as it was before you moved in. If there are things like furniture that you have no capability of transferring because your new space is small, try talking with your acquaintances and sell them for a lower price.
Fix what you broke
Before you leave, have anything rented to you along with the room be repaired should they need fixing. Otherwise, the landlord can hold your deposit, and you may be sued if it’s a large-scale mess.
Get your security deposit
When you first moved in, apartments and most rental spaces require security deposits worth a month or two. You can only get your security deposit back when the landlord finishes checking the apartment right before you leave. In essence, deposits are paid in the first month to cover for sudden damage, wear and tear, and perhaps unpaid rents.
In some apartments though, it’s a policy to consume the security deposit on the last month of the rent. If this is the case as with your rental, it’s good news.
Contact transporters
Two weeks before you move out, you should already set up a deal with the moving company. This time window gives both parties allowance to arrange their respective schedules and arrange paperwork, if necessary.
Conclusion
Moving out of the rental space won’t become stressful if you plan in advance. If you follow the guidelines above, you’ll be ready to drive to your new place and set up your new home.