Moving Day Checklist

As a landlord, you want the departure and arrival of new tenants on moving day to be as hassle-free as possible.

To better prepare you to face this hectic day, CORPIQ has created a checklist of the most important things to remember:

First, check the date and time of departure and arrival of tenants so that there is no confusion when changing residents.

Transporting and moving furniture, supplies and appliances:

• If possible, you can remove the main door to the building to make it easier to transport and move furniture. This will prevent damage to both the furniture and the front door frame.
• Do the stairs allow for the transportation of large items? Some furniture and appliances may not fit down the main stairwell, so plan an alternate route if necessary and make sure to notify the movers.

Welcoming new tenants:

• Make an inspection of the premises with the new tenant (assuming it was done beforehand with the outgoing tenant as well) to confirm the condition of the supplies and the unit when the keys are handed over (and take advantage of the opportunity to verify that the duplicate keys work). The CORPIQ website offers a model document entitled "Report on the state of the premises" in its "Letters and forms" section to guide you.
• Do not hesitate to take pictures to document everything; here is the list of things to check:
  • Faucets;
  • Appliances and furniture (if included in the lease);
  • Doors and windows (and screens);
  • Walls, ceilings, and floors;
  • Light fixtures, plates, and switches;
  • Fans, heaters and, air conditioners;
  • Smoke detectors.

• During your inspection of the premises, make sure that nothing has been left behind by the previous tenants in the cupboards, closets, and drawers. Some tenants leave a copy of their lease in a drawer when they move out to let the new tenants know how much rent they were paying. New tenants do not need to know the terms negotiated with previous tenants.
• Did the previous tenants leave behind furniture and supplies? Read our article on this topic to learn what to do with abandoned property.
• Inform tenants about garbage, recycling, and organics collection schedules, the location of circuit breakers and water shut-off valves.
• Clarify the use of parking, if necessary, noting the type of vehicle and the specific location it will be parked.
• Don't forget to review the building regulations with new tenants. A document entitled "Building Regulations" can be downloaded from the CORPIQ website.