Following the simple steps outlined below will help alleviate some of the stress of moving day and allow you to feel comfortable that you havent forgotten anything, while ensuring that your moving day is as stress-free as possible.
Utilities: Inform local utility companies of your moving date and provide them with your new address. Take a final reading from all of your meters, so you can ensure that your final bills are correct. By this point you should already have contacted the utility companies in your new location and arranged to have everything turned on in your name on the day you arrive.
Services: Make sure youve given your new address to your bank, tax accountant, and former employer, if youre changing jobs. Arrange to have your mail forwarded with as little interruption as possible. Cancel any lawn maintenance and other cleaning services.
Security Deposits: Go over everything thats expected of you with your former landlord in order to have your security deposit refunded. If repairs or other items are pending, be sure to leave all of the details, and make arrangements to review the status of your deposit after theyve been completed.
Documents: Whenever you move, you need to get a new drivers license with your new address on it; check to see how much time you have to get your license transferred over. You should have a collection of instruction manuals and other documentation for the equipment and appliances that are staying with the old house. Leave these in a convenient location for the new occupants to find.
Final Walkthrough: All rooms should be clean and empty of everything except the items that are staying and the boxes containing the items you were using up until the last minute. Turn off all but one light indoors and an exterior light, for safety reasons. Make sure all the doors and windows are securely locked.
Once you’re sure you’ve taken care of everything on your list, you can move on to your new house knowing that you’re starting your new life without fear of disruption, identity theft, or the need to contact the new occupants of the house with any problems. You’ll also be able to relax and enjoy the move itself.
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