Getting Ready for Your First Apartment or Condo Move
Moving into your first rental apartment or condo is exciting, but apartment buildings have stricter rules than detached houses. Coordinating key handoffs, buzzer codes, loading bays, and elevator pads ahead of time ensures a smooth move-in.
First-Time Renter Move-In Checklist
Complete these steps before moving day:
- Confirm Key Pickup & Move-In Inspection Time with your landlord or property manager.
- Reserve the Service Elevator and ask where the moving truck is permitted to park.
- Measure Elevator Doors & Hallway Corners before ordering large sofas or bed frames.
- Pack an Overnight Essentials Box with bedding, towels, chargers, basic tools, and cleaning wipes.
- Need Furniture Delivered? If you bought a couch or bed from a local store or marketplace seller, schedule a furniture delivery pickup.