The Smart Mover's Checklist

1 month prior to moving into new apartment

• Obtain and complete a Change-of-Address kit from the post office. Notify others about your address change including the following:
  • Family and friends
  • Creditors
  • Insurance companies
  • Current Landlord
  • Magazine Subscriptions
• Contact your insurance carriers to change information regarding policies (i.e.: auto, renter, medical, etc.)
• Contact your bank to arrange account transfers and order checks with new address information.
• Get out of the apartment.
• If applicable, contact service providers (health care providers, gyms, sports venues, etc) about referrals or termination of contracts.
• Collect important records, including medical, dental, school, financial, legal, veterinary, and family records.
• Schedule disconnection of old utility service and connection of new (if applicable) including the following:
  • Gas & Electric
  • Cable (return cable box if one was issued)
  • Internet
  • Telephone/Cell phone
  • Water
• Arrange for rental of moving truck or moving service.
• Cancel any magazine and newspaper subscriptions you do not want to transfer.
• Return any materials borrowed from community libraries and neighbors.
• Obtain packing materials needed for move, such as boxes, tape, wrapping materials, etc.
• Start to pack less-used items such as seasonal clothing and decorations, books, pictures, etc.
• Use up any perishable foods and products that will not be moved.
• Hold a moving sale of any items you want to get rid of.
• Arrange for storage facilities if you plan to store any contents during, or after, move.
• Arrange for special moving day transportation of children, animals and plants.

1 Week prior to moving into new apartment

• Arrange all important documents to be stored in one place prior to move.
• Have your car serviced in preparation for move.
• Disassemble electronics and other items.
• Settle any accounts with local businesses, including picking up any dry cleaning and laundry.
• Start to pack most items.

1 day prior to moving into new apartment

• Defrost and clean out refrigerator and freezer.
• Clean kitchen appliances.
• Disconnect major appliances to make ready for move.
• Disassemble furniture.
• Pack all other items.
• If using a mover, all household items should be packed.
• Take down window fixtures and curtains.
• Pack a box of first things needed in new apartment.

Moving Day

• Note utility meter readings
• Move all boxes and items into moving vehicle or supervise moving company, making sure all instructions are understood and boxes are clearly marked for delivery.
• If using a mover, read inventory and all paperwork carefully. Make sure driver has correct directions and address. Store copies of all paperwork somewhere safe.
• Clean home.
• Check all rooms to make sure all items have been accounted for and that everything has been cleaned.
• Set thermostat, turn off all appropriate appliances and make sure all windows and doors are locked.

Arrival Day

• Move items into apartment, noting which boxes go where.
• If using a moving company, supervise crew on location of boxes and items.
• Begin unpacking, starting with basic items first. If using a moving company, review your inventory, noting any damages.
• Make sure all utilities are on and in working order.
• Return moving vehicle after move.

After Move

• Examine all items moved to make sure everything was delivered.
• Sweep, vacuum and clean after move.
• Introduce yourself to your new neighbors and apartment staff.
• Go out and explore your new area.
• Relax and enjoy your new apartment from Morgan Communities!