Moving can be a chaotic process, but it’s also the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your life. If you’re in the middle of packing up your old home, make sure you’re ready for the task at hand. Here are four tips to help your day go more smoothly.

What Apartment Tenants Should Do When Moving Out

1. Take Pictures

Leave your residence as spotless as possible so the new tenants can enjoy a fresh start. Once you’ve cleaned the space, take photographs of the entire dwelling. To avoid move-out cleaning fees, share these images with your landlord to prove that you cared for the unit properly.

2. Pack a Separate Bag

Since moving day will be hectic, put together a bag of essentials to live out of for the first few days after the relocation. Pack clothes, toiletries, medication, important documents, and snacks so you can live comfortably without having to unbox everything immediately.

3. Hire Movers

If you have heirlooms, antiques, heavy furniture, or fragile pieces, hire movers to ensure they’re handled properly. These professionals are trained and experienced in safely moving items through doorways and stairwells without damaging their surroundings.

4. Secure the Elevator

Work with your landlord to reserve the service elevator for moving day. This will allow you and the moving company to easily transport items to the truck without disturbing others. You should also ask if you can borrow an extra parking stall for the moving truck.

 

Whether you’re relocating to another neighborhood or arriving on Oahu to start a new life, the team at S & S Delivery will be happy to help you with the transition. This locally owned moving company has over 40 years of experience relocating boxes, hefty furniture, and appliances. Learn more about their services online, or call (808) 833-1857 to request a quote.