The best moving checklist you’ll ever need
                     The best moving 
checklist you’ll ever 
need
 You’ve found the perfect Camden Management apartment, 
signed the lease, and now all that’s left to do is move in. It 
seems like the stress should be lessening, but moving is one of 
the most stress-inducing situations we all face. Rather than stay 
up late and deal with panic, we’re here to help you make this 
move as organized and stress-free as possible.
 A month before the move
• Reserve a moving company as soon as you have your occupancy 
date. Many moving companies offer packing services as well. If 
you’d like to take advantage of this, make sure you ask about it 
while you’re making your reservations.
• Visit your local USPS location to purchase moving boxes and 
packing supplies. You can also get them at hardware stores. 
Don’t forget to pick up one or two thick, black Sharpies to label 
your boxes. If you do purchase supplies from USPS, complete 
your change of address form while you’re there. If you purchase 
supplies somewhere else, you can always complete your 
change of address forms online.
• When packing boxes, write the name of the room on both the 
top and all sides of each box. Leave out only things you might 
use in the next four weeks. Excluding suitcases and a picnic 
basket, everything else can be boxed, including artwork, family 
photos and back-up toiletries.
• Designate a space to put all boxes, whether it’s in each room or 
in one central location. If you’re paying movers by the hour, the 
more boxes you can have in one location on the main floor, the 
more time you will save. Keep in mind that boxes are normally 
placed in the moving truck last, so be sure there is room to 
easily move the furniture from the room first.
• Purchase extra-sturdy garbage bags so you’ll have no trouble 
tossing things out and collecting items you plan to donate.
• Arrange to transfer school and/or medical records.
• Notify magazines, credit card accounts, insurance companies, 
clubs and all other organizations of your change of address.
• Schedule disconnects for utilities such as gas, electric, internet, 
cable/satellite, water and a landline telephone, if you have one. 
Schedule connections for your new residence.
 Two weeks before the move
• Drop off any items you’re not planning to take to your new home 
to a donation center, like the Salvation Army.
• Go through each room and leave out only the items you’ll need 
for the next two weeks, excluding anything from the refrigerator 
and freezer.
• Leave out three sets of dish and flatware per person, and one 
large pan, small pan, cookie sheet, food storage container and 
glass cooking dish. Use any remaining food or drinks, and 
grocery shop only for absolute essentials.
 The week before the move
• Pack any remaining items except for what you’ll need in the last 
week only, excluding food from the refrigerator and freezer. For 
clothes and toiletries, leave out only what can fit into your 
suitcases.
• Clean as needed, taking precautions to empty and clean your 
vacuum before the move.
 The day before the move
• Pack remaining items into your suitcase except one towel and 
one change of clothes per person, the toiletries you’ll need for 
the morning of the move, and your portable device chargers. 
Give everyone one extra disposable bag for their soiled clothes.
• Pack a bag of snacks and any pet food you’ll need. Place in your 
picnic basket.
• Locate items you’ll need the first few hours of moving into your 
new home so you’ll be organized during that hectic time. This 
includes: pet care items, a screwdriver, hammer, medications,  
toiletries, and scissors or a sharp knife to open boxes.
• Dispose of any food that you’re not bringing with you to your 
new home.
o Now that you’re organized and ready, your move will not be 
nearly as stressful. We wish you the best of times in your new 
apartment, and are always here to help with your apartment 
lease when you’re ready to move to a new location.