| he last days before you move out of your | | | | to our old apartment. Maybe you left some |
| apartment home can be kind of crazy and hectic. | | | | personal belongings in the closet, or you forgot to |
| Especially if your moving from one apartment | | | | clean out your medicine cabinet. Of course this will |
| home to another. Do you have your moves | | | | not work if your new apartment home and old |
| schedules accordingly? How are you handing the | | | | apartment home are in different cities. So try to |
| keys to and where are you supposed to hand | | | | move out a few days early. This doesn’t |
| them over. | | | | mean you have to turn in your keys early, but it |
| Relax, if you just prepare a little and organize | | | | can give you some much needed time. |
| yourself you will be able to move out and in | | | | Schedule a Walkthrough |
| quickly and without any issues. | | | | If your smart, you probably will want to schedule |
| What Out What You Must Do Before You Hand | | | | a final walkthrough with your apartment manager. |
| Over Your Keys | | | | Many renters today are taking pictures or videos |
| Take a look at your lease before you turn in your | | | | of their apartment home upon move in. You will |
| keys. You may be responsible for certain | | | | absolutely want to be present for the final |
| damages that your not aware of. Did you hang | | | | walkthrough. This will be extremely important in |
| pictures on the wall? If so you may have to fill in | | | | regards to getting your security deposit back in |
| any holes. You probably won’t be | | | | full. If your old apartment community is close by, |
| responsible for any wear and tear, however if | | | | make sure you schedule your walkthrough a few |
| your carpet is stained, you probably will be | | | | days after you have moved out. |
| responsible for any cleanup fees. If you have any | | | | Have a Notebook Nearby |
| questions at all about your lease, consult the | | | | Moving will be much easier if you can label boxes |
| landlord or apartment manager. And waiting until | | | | and have all the phone numbers you need for the |
| the last minute is probably not a good idea. | | | | day. Also if you have any questions about |
| Budget Extra Time | | | | receiving your security deposit back, this would be |
| Sometimes we forget things and need to go back | | | | a great time to take any notes. |