{"id":107942,"date":"2020-09-04T01:03:03","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T08:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=107942"},"modified":"2026-02-11T05:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:45:40","slug":"dos-donts-moving-new-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/moving\/dos-donts-moving-new-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"Do’s and Don’ts You Should Know When Moving Into a New Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving into a new apartment<\/a> is as thrilling as it is daunting. Amidst all of the excitement comes the opportunity to start a new chapter of your life filled with newfound freedom and responsibility. Regardless if you’re moving across the country or to the town over from your hometown, your big move is worth raving about in more ways than one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re signing a lease or closing a deal, your new apartment is yours to call home \u2014 you’ll be able to design it per your aesthetic preferences, and carve out a space that feels cozy and true to your energy and spirit. Naturally, finding the perfect apartment<\/a> for your needs and taste can be a feat in and of itself, but with the selection process behind you, you can dive into the next hardest part of the process \u2014 moving<\/a> your belongings. Make no mistake, organizing a safe and smooth relocation operation is tough.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Using this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts you need to know about as you’re preparing to move into your new apartment<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do: Communicate with Your New and Former Landlord<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Forewarn your former landlord of the date and time you plan on leaving and dropping off your keys. Your landlord will likely want to perform a move-out\u00a0walkthrough\u00a0with you to assess any damage to the property. Be sure to have all of your belongings packed up and out of the space prior to this walkthrough to ensure your landlord is able to evaluate every nook and cranny. This will also make your move much smoother<\/a> if you\u2019re able to avoid any last-minute scrambling to squeeze everything in\u2014thus eliminating the probability of you forgetting anything important.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When communicating with your new landlord, you should come with a few key questions. Be sure to ask the following:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n