It is easy to get distracted and have a lot on your mind and plate when you are going through a big move. You want to make sure that you are doing it all well and that you will be able to pack everything, get rid of what you do not want, and that you can get everything moved in during the right time. But one thing that you should consider doing right at the beginning of your move, even before you start to bring in some of the boxes, is to take a lot of pictures.
You likely paid a security deposit when you moved into the apartment. This is pretty standard when it is time to take over an apartment and it is used by the landlord to help out if you skip out on rent, make a mess of the apartment, or cause some excessive damage. At the end of your time as a tenant there, the landlord will be able to send the money back to you, minus any of the damages and costs above normal wear and tear.
How do you prove that the apartment is still in good shape after a year or more has passed with you being a tenant there? You take a lot of pictures. Before you move a single box into the apartment, you should do a walk-through with the landlord, taking notes of what is damaged, what needs to be fixed, and what was there before you took over the apartment. This needs to be kept on file for both you and the landlord to refer back to when you move out.
Pictures are also a good thing to keep as well. If you noticed there were some problems with a wall or some damage to something before you moved in, take a picture and make sure the date is stamped on it. This way, when it is time to move out later, no matter how far into the future that is, you can show it to the landlord and won’t lose your security deposit.
It is time to move into a place that has all of the room that you are looking for. Many apartments are smaller or just will not provide you with some of the space and comfort you are looking for. That is why you should come check out some of our 3 bedroom apartments in Bryan to see how great they can be. In addition to the space, you will fall in love with the amenities and the fantastic location as well. Contact a member of our team today to take a tour.
