Things to do after moving to a rented apartment

Moving to a rented apartment is a challenge. There are a lot of things that you should check before you move. You have to know what you are allowed to change. Also, it is crucial that you know in what kind of a neighborhood are you coming to live in. Here is some advice on what to check and what to do when you are living as a tenant, and remember it’s always best if you ask someone who lives as a tenant for advice.

First thing first

First and most important is that you find a good place to live. Here is some advice on where to find the listings. Once you have moved to your new house or the apartment you should definitely first start working on your bathroom. By the assumption that someone lived there before you did something that you should do immediately is to change the toilet seat. Buy a new one and install it as soon as possible. No cleaning necessary, it’s always better to buy a new one because they are cheap and why would you bother with cleaning the old one when you can simply buy a new one.

The bathroom can be your favorite place in the apartment

Now that you did the most important thing in your new rented apartment you should think about cleaning the rest of your bathroom. You probably have your favorite cleansing product but if you don’t ask a friend or your mom what product should you use to clean your bathroom.

What do to with the furniture after moving to a rented apartment

Next thing you should do is to figure out your furniture schedule, and what can really help you to do so are some tips for New home decor trends. Even if you are moving to a rented apartment that already has a furniture that is not yours, you can move it around as much as you like until you find the schedule that is suitable for you. That’s the fun part of moving into a new home. If you have a TV it should go in the center of the living room. You should always have something to what your furniture will be the pointed to.

Unpacking can be fun

Unpack your boxes with clothes. You have cleaned your bathroom; you have figured out the schedule of your furniture now you can enjoy in unpackaging your clothes. Depending on the size of your closet you can create following sections:

The fun part of the moving to a rented apartment is when you get to unpack your clothes

• Jeans section
• Knitwear section (it takes the most space in the closet)
• Underwear section

That is the best way to do it. If everything is divided by kind of clothes in your closet it will make it really easy for you to find what you want.

Decorate your apartment

So, the biggest part of your move to a new condo is done. Now what’s important is to make your condo the way you like it. That means that you should decorate it the way you like it the most. And there are cheap home improvements that you can do today. Never mind how long you are planning to live in that apartment it’s important that you feel like it’s yours. So do whatever will make you feel good while you are there. Paint the walls, buy some small decoration, there are always some tutorials on do it yourself theme. Of course, make sure that your landlord is ok with that.

Get to know your new home

Usually, this is something that comes with time but not if you don’t like it that way. There are simple ways to make your new home more relaxing. You can go around your apartment and check everything. For example, you should check shelves if something is loose, check the water heater on time, you don’t want to catch yourself in the shower with no hot water. See if the previous tenant forgot something, check under your bed or behind the closet. These things are important for you to have your calm and live the way you want in your new home.

Can I have a pet?

This is something that you should definitely check with your landlord before moving to a rented apartment. If he allows you to have a pet it should say it in your contract. If not, it should also be mentioned in your residential tenancy agreement. In case you do have a pet and he manages to destroy something that doesn’t belong to you, for example, chew some cable you have to be aware that you have to pay for that.

A pet can make your apartment happier

Meet the neighbors

You are new in the building. So, it would be really nice if you make a small party for the neighbors, or if you don’t have conditions for that you can always stop for a second when you meet some of them at the building entrance. If there is an older neighbor, you can always help and hold the door for them or help them carry their things that are a great way to meet them. Before you know it, you will know all of them. A good neighborly relationship is important.  Also, it is crucial that you should get acquainted with residential building regulations. You don’t want to find yourself in uncomfortable situations with your next-door neighbor. Moreover, you should always keep in mind that you are a tenant which means that you should be more careful than the other building residents.

Check your block

Now that you unpacked, decorated and introduced yourself to your new neighbors you can go outside and get familiar with your new surroundings. Check to see what is close to you. When you have some free time just go out for a simple walk to see If you have a gym nearby, pharmacy and a grocery store. If you are in need for coffee in the early morning when you hurry to get to work it is important to know if you have a nice coffee shop close to you where you will become their regular. It’s nice when barista tells you: “Hey neighbor, the usual?”

So yes, there are pros and cons for moving to a rented apartment. You can never be free as much as you would like. However, the good side is that if you don’t like it there you can always move on. However, if you are lucky and you have a great landlord sky is the limit. Either way, the most important thing is that you feel good in your apartment.