Planning Checklist: Three Weeks until Moving Day
More than 14 days before moving
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Get boxes and moving supplies. |
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Arrange phone service at your new home. |
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Take unwanted items to charity and/or dump. |
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Set up mail-forward with Canada Post. |
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Dispose of household chemicals properly (old paint, caustic cleaners, etc.). Take these to the local Toxic Waste Centre. |
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Arrange the return of any cable TV equipment. |
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Arrange (new policy or to transfer existing policy) for contents and tenant liability insurance. |
Complete necessary change of address forms:
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If necessary, do the following:
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Drivers’ license, Health cards, Insurance |
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Make travel arrangements and reservations. |
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Employer, Doctor, Dentist |
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Arrange transfer of car insurance & license plates. |
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Magazine subscriptions and other mailings |
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Notify kids’ schools, transfer records. |
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Memberships |
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Register at new school. |
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Bank accounts, credit cards, and tax office
(Canada Customs and Revenue Agency) |
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Get copies of medical and dental records; if you have pets, get copies of veterinary records. |
8 to 14 days before moving
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Return borrowed items. |
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Arrange connection of utilities at new place. |
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Retrieve loaned items |
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Arrange disconnection of utilities at old place. |
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arrange for major applicances to be moved. |
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Dispose of all flammable materials. |
2 to 7 days before moving
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Determine what you can bring with you if travelling by car, plane, train, or bus. |
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Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries that you’ll need the first day in your new home. |
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Prepare “installed items” that you’re bringing
(TV antenna or shelves*). |
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Pack a special box with other essentials you’ll need for the first few days and marks this box “Do Not Move”. |
The day before moving
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Take down curtains and curtain rods. |
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Pack your personal belongings, except your alarm clock, necessary clothes, jewellry and bedding |
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Empty, defrost and clean refrigerator; clean the stove. |
Moving day
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Keep paperwork accessible. |
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Collect all keys; keep them in a safe place. |
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Strip and dismantle beds. |
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Clean premises that you are leaving, inspect with the landlord. |
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Final walk-through: check all closets and cabinets |
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If using a moving company, confirm the new address and delivery time with the driver. |
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If using a moving company, walk about with supervisor and sign inventory forms. |
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Know how to reach your new landlord or superintendent. |
*Note: Ensure your lease permits the items that you plan to install in a new place. Some leases may not permit the installation of shelving screwed into walls or TV antennas.
Be sure to give proper notice; see the Provincial Fact Sheets for information on the notice required.
Provided by CMHC
