Moving, it has been said, is one of life’s most stressful activities. So many
things to arrange and prepare for, in such a short period of time. After a
number of panic attacks, and a last second whirlwind of activity, you’re still
left with a sickly feeling that you’ve forgotten something. Usually you have.
Listed below is a detailed checklist of things you’ll need to attend to before
your move.
| One Month |
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Visit your
bank and advise them of your moving plans so that they can offer
recommendations for a financial institution in your area and change address
information on your current accounts. |
| ___ |
Notify your
doctor(s) and dentist of your move in order to have records and
prescriptions transferred. Ask them for referrals in your new community. |
| ___ |
Find out the
school(s) your children will attend and arrange to have their records
transferred. |
| ___ |
If you have
pets, arrange for their boarding during your move (you won’t want them
underfoot). |
| ___ |
Notify
insurance companies of your move. Transfer your renter’s insurance to ensure
immediate coverage. |
| ___ |
Send change
of address to your post office. Send change of address cards to friends,
magazines, and creditors. Click
here to notify the post office of your new address. |
| ___ |
Cancel
newspaper delivery and, if applicable, laundry/diaper service. |
| ___ |
Contact
utilities for disconnections and possible deposit refunds due you. |
| ___ |
Arrange to
have utilities connect at new residence. |
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| Two Weeks |
| ___ |
Pack items
of sentimental value and valuable papers that you are going to take
yourself. |
| ___ |
Clean out
the refrigerator and cabinets. Prepare meals that use up the food you don’t
want to take. |
| ___ |
Arrange to
have your children stay with a baby-sitter, friends or family on moving day. |
| ___ |
Plan a
furniture layout for MR. MOVER, showing where
things should be in your new home. |
| ___ |
Pack
anything that the movers aren’t packing. |
| ___ |
Thoroughly
clean your apartment to ensure a complete refund of your security deposit. |
| ___ |
Check with
your new rental office to see if there is a freight elevator for moving or
for any special move regulations. |
| ___ |
Take a local
phone directory with you. |
| ___ |
Set up an
agenda for moving day. |
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|
| Final Days |
| ___ |
Label the
boxes that you’ll need right away. |
| ___ |
Defrost and
dry your refrigerator. |
| ___ |
Give
MR. MOVER your new telephone number or a number
where they can reach you. |
| ___ |
Check with
your present rental office to see if there’s anything special required of
you before you depart. |
| ___ |
Make sure
the leasing office will be open at your new community when you arrive, or
arrange to have your new keys available. |
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| On Moving Day |
| ___ |
Take pets to
kennel; take children to baby-sitter’s. Try not to mix those up. |
| ___ |
Prepare to
be on hand when MR. MOVER arrives to direct
them. |
| ___ |
Make a final
inspection of your old home to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything. |
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| When You Arrive |
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Arrange to
be at your new home when MR. MOVER arrives. |
| ___ |
Do direct
the movers, but don’t get in their way. |
| ___ |
Make sure
all appliance are functioning and that the electricity and gas are operating
properly. |
| ___ |
COLLAPSE! |
