Moving In & Out

You always want to plan ahead when moving. Listed below are a few things to think about before moving in and moving out.

Before Moving In

Do not move into an apartment if the condition is unacceptable
Arrange utilities before you move in
Try to set up phone lines and/or cable in advance
Set up parking for your moving truck (in Boston)
Ask your landlord about trash and recycling pick-up
You need to display your name on the mailbox to receive your mail
Change your address with the school and local post office- you can update your local address with the IHP via IOnline

You must give a 30-day notice to your landlord if you are planning to move out, even if your lease expires
Before you move out, be sure to clean your apartment thoroughly
You can be charged for additional cleaning if the condition of the apartment does not meet requirements
Make an appointment with your landlord and jointly inspect the apartment
The security deposit may not be refunded in full if there is any damage in the apartment
Be sure to return the keys to the landlord
Change your address with school and local post office- you can update your local address with the IHP via IOnline
Complete the USPS official change of address form to forward your mail appropriately
If necessary, make arrangements to store furniture or personal belongings