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How to Move Out of an Apartment Building Smoothly

Key takeaways

  • Ask your building about elevator reservations, loading docks and paperwork.
  • Reserve a time window long enough for the whole move and not just the first load.
  • Protect elevators, hallways and doorways with pads and floor runners.
  • Clean up and walk through with the manager to protect your deposit.

Apartment buildings have rules because many people share the same elevator and hallway.

Ask early

Ask the manager about reserved elevator times, loading docks, parking for the truck and any paperwork, such as a certificate for the building.

Reserve enough time

Book a window that covers the whole move, not just the first trip. Moves always take a little longer than planned.

Protect the building

Pads in the elevator, runners on the floors and guards on door frames keep walls looking new and managers happy.

Finish clean

Sweep the unit, remove all trash and walk through with the manager before you hand over the keys.

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Questions about your own move? Call or text (615) 258-5074, or use the quote form below.

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Tell us about your move.

Tell us where you are moving from and to, when, and what is heavy or fragile. We read every message and reply with clear next steps and a plain-English plan.

  • The two addresses or cities, your date and the size of the home, so we can plan the truck and the crew
  • A clear plan: who is coming, what is included and how the day will go, before moving day
  • A plain-English walk through packing, stairs, storage and anything special, so you can choose with confidence
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