{"id":1503,"date":"2018-08-18T10:30:10","date_gmt":"2018-08-18T17:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.liv.rent\/?p=1503"},"modified":"2025-01-29T11:39:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T19:39:59","slug":"checklist-prepare-to-move-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/renters\/checklist-prepare-to-move-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Checklist \u2014 Preparing for a Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We can all agree that moving is a time-consuming and often stressful task. However, like taxes, it is an unavoidable part of adulthood. Whether you rent or own your home, the day will no doubt come when it&#8217;s time to pack up and move. When that happens, having a clear plan in place for every stage is your best shot at a smooth, successful move. To assist you, liv.rent has created this moving checklist with some of our top tips for preparing, packing and moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"toc\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px\">\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#moving-checklist\">Moving checklist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#before\">Before you move<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#packing\">Packing your things<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#moving-out\">Moving out<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<style>\n.background-downloadable-cleaning-checklist {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #303030;\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 24px;\n}\n\n.cta-block-downloadable-cleaning-checklist p{\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  color: #303030; \n  font-weight: 400;\n  text-align: center; \n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n\n.cta-block-downloadable-cleaning-checklist {\n  background-color: #F5F5F5;\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  padding: 30px;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 20px 0px;\n}\n.button-downloadable-cleaning-checklist {\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  padding: 12px 16px;\n  background: #1D415E;\n  border: 0px solid white;\n  box-shadow: 0px 6px 8px -2px rgba(29, 66, 94, 0.4), 0px 12px 16px rgba(32, 121, 193, 0.15);\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  \n  font-family: 'Inter';\n  font-style: normal;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 16px;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #FFFFFF;\n\n}\n  \n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"background-downloadable-cleaning-checklist cta-block-downloadable-cleaning-checklist\">\n<h3><strong>Free Move Out Cleaning Checklist For Renters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Are you moving out of your rental unit? Download this full cleaning checklist to make sure you&#8217;re not missing anything that can result in deductions on your damage deposit.<\/p>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-02-19_Cleaning-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"downloadable-cleaning-checklist\" class=\"button-downloadable-cleaning-checklist\">Download Checklist<\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28171 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/checklist_for_moving_for_renters_2021_02_08-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Time to move, it's a moving check list for renters to help.\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/checklist_for_moving_for_renters_2021_02_08-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/checklist_for_moving_for_renters_2021_02_08-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/checklist_for_moving_for_renters_2021_02_08-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/checklist_for_moving_for_renters_2021_02_08-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/checklist_for_moving_for_renters_2021_02_08.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moving-checklist\">Moving checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\" id=\"before\">Before you move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Review your current lease&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read your current lease for specific instructions for vacating. Most landlords require one month\u2019s notice in writing. Prepare a letter and deliver it in a timely fashion or risk paying a penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check out our blog post for tips surrounding <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/01\/tips-for-renegotiating-your-lease\/\">lease negotiations<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Set up mail forwarding<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin informing people about your move (i.e. schools, banks etc.) and set up mail forwarding. You can simply do this online through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadapost.ca\/MailForward\u200e\">Canada Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Switch your utility payments<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule cancellation or transfer of tenant\u2019s insurance, utilities, internet, cable etc. Do this ahead of time to ensure you have internet access the first day in your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Try BungoBox<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your move easier with <a href=\"https:\/\/bungobox.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BungoBox<\/a>. Not only does packing take less time thanks to the reusable plastic <a href=\"https:\/\/bungobox.ca\/box-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">moving boxes<\/a>, they can also help you complete your move from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/BungoBox-logo-300x102.jpg\" alt=\"BungoBox\" class=\"wp-image-31976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/BungoBox-logo-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/BungoBox-logo.jpg 568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving_out_moving_in_checklist_for_renters_2021_02_04-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Move out day checklist for moving day.\" class=\"wp-image-28175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving_out_moving_in_checklist_for_renters_2021_02_04-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving_out_moving_in_checklist_for_renters_2021_02_04-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving_out_moving_in_checklist_for_renters_2021_02_04-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving_out_moving_in_checklist_for_renters_2021_02_04-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving_out_moving_in_checklist_for_renters_2021_02_04.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Hire movers or do it yourself<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Decide whether this will be a DIY move or whether you\u2019ll hire movers. Research movers, elicit quotes and select and book a mover as soon as possible. You can use websites like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.moving24.com\/?\">Moving24<\/a> <\/strong>to compare quotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Apply for parking permits for moving equipment<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply for the necessary parking permits for your moving truck. This is your responsibility, not the movers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Reserve building elevators for your move in advance<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Begin collecting boxes and packing materials<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Grocery stores and office supply stores will often give away boxes but you can also rent boxes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frogbox.com\/\">Frog Box<\/a>, or purchase through your moving company or from <a href=\"http:\/\/uline.ca\">ULine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving-checklist_renters_need_to_know_2021_02_08-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"All the things you need for your move in move out day in one checklist.\" class=\"wp-image-28172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving-checklist_renters_need_to_know_2021_02_08-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving-checklist_renters_need_to_know_2021_02_08-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving-checklist_renters_need_to_know_2021_02_08-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving-checklist_renters_need_to_know_2021_02_08-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/moving-checklist_renters_need_to_know_2021_02_08.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\" id=\"packing\">Packing your things<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Start packing miscellaneous items first<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack up all non-essentials first since you will be using your essentials until your moving day. Closer to move day, finish packing, labeling every box clearly for contents and the room in which it belongs. Pack room by room and keep an inventory of the boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Create an organized system for all your boxes.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider numbering them. For example, boxes 1-8 are for the kitchen. Or, consider using different coloured tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Don&#8217;t have time? Hire someone.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your time is limited and budget unlimited, consider using a packing service like <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverinthebox.com\/\">Vancouver in the Box<\/a>. They pack up your household in hours, enabling you to keep your life intact until moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/list_for_moving_in_list_for_moving_out_2021_02_08-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"When it's moving day you need a checklist to help you make sure you don't miss a thing.\" class=\"wp-image-28174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/list_for_moving_in_list_for_moving_out_2021_02_08-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/list_for_moving_in_list_for_moving_out_2021_02_08-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/list_for_moving_in_list_for_moving_out_2021_02_08-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/list_for_moving_in_list_for_moving_out_2021_02_08-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/list_for_moving_in_list_for_moving_out_2021_02_08.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\" id=\"moving-out\">Moving out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Review lease for cleaning expectations<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Know what your property maintenance responsibilities are as a tenant, and hold yourself accountable to the agreements. Consider hiring professional cleaners if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check out our post about<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2018\/12\/property-maintenance-someones-gotta-do-it\/\">Property Maintenance &#8211; Someone&#8217;s Gotta Do It<\/a><\/strong>, for all the details.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Set aside cleaning supplies for a final clean up<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Confirm dates and times with movers<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Double-check the date and time with your movers a few days before the big move. And if you have children or pets, make sure you set up arrangements for them before the big moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Schedule a walk-through of the apartment with your landlord<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t you could forfeit your ability to claim the return of your security deposit. If you encounter any damages, and unsure who is responsible for it, make sure to read our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2018\/12\/rental-repairs-who-is-responsible-for-what\/\">Rental Repairs<\/a><\/strong> post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Note down all moving expenses, as you may be eligible for tax deductions.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For all available tax deductions, check out our post, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2018\/09\/your-moving-expenses-are-tax-deductible\/\">Did You know your Moving Expenses are Tax Deductible?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Follow this moving checklist and you&#8217;re sure to have a smooth, stress-free move! 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