Planning A Move? What You Need To Know — Clavis Property Management

The agreement has been signed. Now comes the move! No matter the mentality, a move is demanding as there are lots of moving parts, requiring your attention and limited capacity.

First Things First

1. Maintain accessible copies of documents

Your passport, drivers license, social insurance number, and lease agreement. Your landlord or building management may require copies.

For Your Old Place

2. Pack - yes, this will be laborious.

If on a budget, cardboard boxes can be collected from grocery stores, fast-food joints and even Starbucks!
Moving box rental services are available in some cities. You order what you need (boxes, dollies, plastic wrap), they drop off at your old place, and then they pick up the items at your new location.
Tip : label the boxes for each room they belong. This will save a headache down the road.

3. Identify your approach to moving - movers vs. do-it-yourself?

Movers are an investment. They will, however, save you work and hassle, especially for bulky items.
Tip: shop around + get multiple quotes.

4. Pack an ‘essentials bag.’

Think the stuff you’ll need for the first few days of the move. Clothes, chargers and toiletries are a good place to start.

4. Do a deep clean before leaving

Appliances, cabinets and even carpets.

5. Repair

Made some holes in the walls? Patch them up. Avoid any unnecessary issues with your previous landlord.

6. Return your old keys + get your deposit back

For Your New Place

7. Change your address

8. Update mailing address with the bank, insurance, work, schools, the gym, any subscription services + online shopping.

9. Set up utilities

Depending on what’s included or not included, you’ll need to arrange electricity, internet, water, gas and cable for the new home in your name.

10. Obtain tenant insurance

A majority of landlords require proof of tenant’s insurance. Obviously, this will protect you from any theft or damage to your personal items.

11. Register with property management

Often with condominiums you’ll need to set-up your fob, enter-phone buzzer and even package delivery. Email the property manager and ask what will be needed to get you set-up.