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Prepare well in advance

Beginning the moving process ahead of time is the easiest way to reduce stress.

• Ask family and/or friends for help early so everyone can plan ahead.
• Book a moving vehicle as soon as you know you'll need one. There is often a local shortage on April 30 and May 1.
• If you hope to move into your new place early or move out late, you must get permission from both your landlord and any tenants whose lease overlaps with yours. Not all tenancies allow this, so ask early!
• Sort through your belongings and decide what to sell, donate, or recycle.
• Donate items to local charities or events like the Second-Hand Shuffle around campus to keep them out of landfills!
• Donate non-perishable, unopened food items to the .
• Recycle your old notes and papers.
• Consider donating your previously used textbooks to , find your nearest box HERE, or sell them to the .
• Do not dump garbage in dumpsters that aren't yours or on someone else's property. This is inconsiderate and can result in fines. 

Perform a pre-departure inspection

• Before you move out, arrange for your landlord or their representative to inspect your unit. This helps clarify cleaning expectations and identify any damages that need attention. 
• During your tenancy, you are allowed “reasonable wear and tear”, such as a few small nail holes from picture hooks, or light scuffing on floors.
• Unreasonable wear and tear goes beyond normal use and may include: large areas of wall damage (e.g., double-sided tape residue), burns or stains on counter-tops or carpets, and flooring damaged from lack of care (e.g., not vacuuming).
• Tenants are responsible for repairing or replacing items damaged by negligence or willful actions, including damage caused by guests, even if they weren’t invited. Examples from past student tenancies include replacing carpet damaged by iron burns or candle wax, and replacing appliances, such as fridges, when proper care wasn't taken.
• If electricity is disconnected before the next tenancy, clean the fridge thoroughly, unplug it and leave the door ajar to prevent mold.
• Take everything you brought into the unit unless you have clear, written permission to leave items behind.
• If incoming tenants have purchased something from you (e.g., a couch), inform the landlord and leave a note on the item so it isn’t mistakenly thrown out.
• Do not leave garbage in the unit. If trash is left behind and causes damage, such as rotting or attracting pests, all tenants may be held financially responsible.