Graduation — it’s finally here. The day that you (and
your parents) have been dreaming about for the past four years. Thousands of
students across Arizona will be moving out of their rentals in the coming weeks
and there are things you can do to make it easier and save some money.
Dividing up
furniture and household goods. Many college students go in on couches and
dining sets together. Before moving day, meet with your roommates and figure
out who is taking what items in your home to avoid any miscommunications.
Donate stuff
that’s in good shape. Don’t donate your mismatched or broken dishware sets or a toaster oven that
barely heats up. If you have a lot
of stuff to donate, call your
favorite charity and schedule a pick
up.
Don’t leave
furniture or large goods at the street or next to the trash for a future bulk
pickup. Be respectful of other residents
in your community and don’t leave a
mess of trash or large items.
Respect the
move-out rules of your college dorm or building. Many multifamily buildings respectfully request that you move during certain hours to avoid disrupting other residents. Check with building management.
Leave your place
clean if you want to get back some of your security deposit. This isn’t a
time to leave trash or old food in
the fridge. Take time to clean your place
so it’s in good shape when you turn in your keys.
Keep track of
anything that’s broken or needs to be replaced and let your management company
know.