Moving Guide
Moving Checklist
Moving into a senior residence is a big step. Our dedicated staff is ready to help you move in, and will make you feel comfortable in your new home. But we know that before you arrive there are many other things to take care of.
Here is a helpful checklist of steps for your move:
Confirm your move-in date
Reserve an elevator at the residence
Verify your move-out date with your landlord if necessary
Book moving services or transportation ahead of time
Measure your furniture to verify the fit with your new rooms
Make plans to store, sell, or give away any extra furniture
If you need new furniture, make plans to get it
If you have pets, check the pet regulations for your new location
Verify what sort of changes and decoration is permitted in your new unit
If possible, schedule time to decorate the rooms prior to the installation of your furniture goes here
Begin to sort your belongings several weeks in advance
Boxes are available from moving companies, or free from liquor stores and grocery stores (for long term storage consider using plastic bins with lids)
Clearly label each box with its content and destination (i.e. which room)
Indicate those boxes that contain fragile contents, and put those to one side
Plan for assistance from family member or others to help with the move and arranging your new apartment the way you like it
Contact your service vendors (see below) to inform them of your change of address
Change of Address Notices
Be sure to notify the following service providers of your change of address: Canada Post (most important, since you can forward all mail to your new location), financial institutions, insurance companies (home, life, medical, dental, and car), your pension fund manager, credit card issuers, telephone, cable, internet, and cellphone providers, electricity provider, reward and membership cards, clubs and associations you belong to, as well as the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) and the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).
Please also remember to ask how we can help!
Taking the time for planning is the most important way to assure a stress free move.
