Moving In

Ahh, the culmination of all of your hard work and research. There are still a few things to take care of to insure that all goes well for your move in, your time spent at your new place, and when you move out.

Preparing to Move Checklist

Arrange Your Movers. Family, friends, hired hands... Be sure that everyone knows when and where to meet. Remember to arrange for rental trucks or vans well in advance of your anticipated move date.

Activate Utilities. Check with your new landlord for names and numbers of your electric, gas, and cable companies. A deposit will more than likely be required.

Activate Telephone Service. Notify the telephone service as soon as you have your new address. A deposit will more than likely be required. It could take up to two weeks for activation.

Get Names/Numbers of Emergency Maintenance People for Your Building. Learn the procedures for requesting repairs.

Explore Renters Insurance. Your property may be covered under your or your family's insurance. If not, you may wish to insure your belongings - especially against theft, fire, and earthquakes.

Keep a File of Serial Numbers for Any Appliances or Certain Equipment You Own. Incase of theft or other damage, this file may help recover your property.

Get Keys and Consider Changing Your Locks. Make sure you alert your manager of a lock change (if they will not perform this change for you), since s/he will probably need a set of your new keys.

Make Sure You Put Your Lease in a Safe Place. You will need it if a dispute arises between you and your landlord.

Change Your Address With the Postal Service. Once you have your new address, make sure you change your address with the post office. It is also wise to have your mail forwarded from your last residence to the new apartment. Changes can take several weeks, so check with the post office.

Change Your Address With the University. Once you have your new address, make sure you change your address with Loyola Marymount University.

Neighborhood Considerations
LMU students have a continual need for rental housing in the community. Such accommodations will only be available as long as landlords and other area residents believe that our students are desirable tenants and good neighbors. With this in mind, the Student Housing Office suggests the following guidelines for students residing in the community.

• Introduce yourself to your neighbors as soon as you move in. Show them that you are cooperative and concerned about the neighborhood. This will also serve as a form of neighborhood watch as the neighborhood knows who their new neighbor is and can look out for you.

• Avoid loud stereos, radios and other noises.

• Try to park your vehicles only in the assigned stalls, driveways, or the curb area immediately in front of your residence.

• Do not allow trash to accumulate in or around your residence.

• If planning a party, be certain that it does not violate your lease agreement. Also, be certain to inform your neighbors, assuring them that the party will end at an appropriate time.