Moving Checklist
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One month before
- Give written notice to your current landlord (check your lease for the notice period)
- Confirm the new lease is signed and the deposit receipt is in hand
- Book a mover or arrange a truck — prices are lower mid-month
Two weeks before
- Start packing room by room; label every box
- Arrange transfer or new registration for electricity (cash power meter number!) and water
- Update your address with your bank, employer and Irembo profile
Moving week
- Photograph the old house for your deposit refund
- Do a walkthrough of the new house with the landlord and note existing damage in writing
- Test water, power, locks and drains before signing the handover
Moving day
- Move valuables and documents yourself
- Count boxes on and off the truck
- Keep the landlord's and broker's numbers handy