Moving can be a stressful and busy time. HomeRENT.ca would like to offer you a few reminders to help you.
Don't forget to advise the following service providers of your impending move… for connections, discontinuing service, or transfers of service:
- ELECTRICITY
- GAS
- PHONE/INTERNET
- SATELLITE/TV PROVIDER
Other people you may need to advise of your move:
- CONDO CORPORATION
- INSURANCE COMPANY (Tenant Insurance and Vehicle Insurance)
You may wish to have CANADA POST redirect your mail and/or notify the following of your CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
Doctor, dentist, orthodontist, lawyer, brokers, banks, finance and credit card companies including store credit card companies, accountant, CCRA, family allowance, old age security, CPP, UI, vehicle registration, schools, church, clubs, gym etc.
When moving day comes, don't forget the following:
Ensure that meters are read, keys are obtained or left, fobs, swipe cards and garage door openers are obtained or left, all appliances and lights are off and windows are secured.
Prior to moving out, it may be helpful to get a head start on cleaning the premises you are vacating, in preparation for the move-out inspection. You should refer to your move-in inspection report when preparing for your move-out. Following is a typical move-out checklist giving examples of items that should normally be cleaned:
| STOVE | Oven, cook top, burner rings, under rings, knobs, drawer. Exterior sides oven door, underneath & behind (floor) adjacent walls. |
|---|---|
| HOODFAN | Fan and filters must be clean and filters replaced. |
| FRIDGE/FREEZER | Must be thoroughly cleaned, including underneath and behind. |
| OTHER APPLIANCES | Washer dryer, dishwasher, microwaves, as applicable, should be left clean, inside and out. |
| CUPBOARDS & DRAWERS | Thorough clean inside/outside/top. |
| CLOSETS | Don't forget to leave your closets clean |
| FLOORS | Sweep, scrub, wash, clean floors with products appropriate to the floor types. |
| BASEBOARDS/HEATER TOPS | Must be wiped down and left clean. |
| DOORS | Must be wiped down, including tops of doors |
| BATHROOM | Tub, tiles, sink, toilet including base, doors, fan, vanity, mirrors, floor. |
| WINDOW COVERINGS | Blinds must be left clean. |
| BALCONIES | Must be left clean and free of objects or debris |
| WINDOWS/PATIO DOORS | Wash inside and out, including sills. Runners must be vacuumed. Screens must be cleaned. |
| WALLS | Must be washed and left streak-free. |
| LIGHT BULBS | Must be working |
| ELECTRICAL OUTLETS/LIGHT FIXTURES | Must be left clean |
| KEYS | All keys (don't forget mailbox, fobs, swipe cards and garage door openers) must be returned on departure |
| UTILITIES | Utility bills must be paid up to the date on which the lease ends. |