what are the do and don't when moving into a new apartment.?

Answer 1

if you have people living under you, be aware they can hear everything you do. (i.e. talk, music, tv, walk, run, pee, flush the toilet) it's just apartment living.

Don't throw cig. butts off the porch/balcony
Don't park in others parking spaces
respect the quiet time

Don't be a dic and think you are the only one living there. Be respectful to others around you.

Answer 2

#1 - Always inspect the actual apartment you're going to live in BEFORE you sign the final papers. Landlords occassionally pull a fast one by giving you an apartment that's totally different from the one you view.

#2 - Inspect the apartment thoroughly! Make a note of even the slightest damage and have the manager sign it. That way management can't charge you for pre-existing damage when you leave.

Answer 3

Hi there, I live in an apartment complex and here is some advice for you....
1. get to know your neighbors, if not by name, then at least by sight/face (I know my next door neighbor pretty well, and a couple that lives above me, but not the other 3 people living in my building)
2. Be considerate of your television/radio/etc. volume, especially at night.
3. If you have a dog and take him on walks, please be considerate and pick up after him.....pooper scoopers are wonderful inventions! =)
4. One of my pet peeves at my apartment complex is when people are picking up their mail at the mailbox center, they always park their cars right in front of the sidewalk...its annoying having to walk around their cars when the sidewalk is there for our use and we shouldn't have to stray from the path. (small thing but big to me lol)
5. Keep your apartment clean!!!!! It isn't a trash pit. When I moved in, I even painted mine a pretty green color (with approval from apartment manager) so it makes my place more homey. I'm going curtain shopping this weekend. :)
6. Decorate how you want to, take advantage of garage sales in the area.

Congrats on your new place!

Answer 4

Do wash everything in it:
- cupboards
- stove, fridge (if supplied by the landlord)
- baths (scrub it really well)
- Bath walls....they tend to accumulate a lot of bacterias
- be friendly with you neighbours.... You don't have to strike a conversation if you don't want to, but smile at them or say hello when you see them
- Keep an open eye of who might not be "friendly" or appear strange.... "Too friendly" people freak me out, there is something just so fake about it

DON'T:
- Leave your garbage in front of the door, rather take it to the garbage shute
- play very loud music or be very loud....the walls are thin
- If you share a laundry mat, don't leave your clothes unattended
- Open the door just for anyone, specifically if you live alone

Answer 5

Here's a list of what you should get when you move into a new apartment. I got this from an article. The article will also give you good links for many other things to have, like kitchenware and do's and don'ts on decorating! Hope this helps!!! (:



"12 Essential Items for Your First Apartment
From Jennifer Lai,

An Apartment Checklist of What to Buy First
Getting your first apartment is exhilarating. That empty space is full of promise and prospects for shopping. Let your imagination wander. Depending on your shopping personality, it is easy either to get carried away and blow your money on nonessential (but gratifying) items; or to tremble at the thought of spending your hard-earned income on expensive furniture.

Below is a list of 11 essential purchases for turning your first apartment into a comfortable, functional home. My suggestion is to purchase at least the first five items before you move in.

1. Mattress / Bed
This first purchase is a no-brainer, especially after you've spent a night or two on a cold hard floor in a sleeping bag.
Remember to measure your bedroom, before you buy the mattress. Also, think about how much you can spend on sheets. Queen-size sheets cost significantly more than twin sheets.

2. Trash Cans
I like having a minimum of three trash cans, one each for the bathroom, the kitchen, and my bedroom.

3. Shower Curtain and Shower Rings
Not all apartments come with a shower curtain, and I would be suspicious of how clean one is, if it does. Shower curtains come in all different texture, colors, and can be opaque or transparent. With this inexpensive purchase, you can really add style and personality to your apartment bathroom.


4. Curtains or Blinds
If you have bare windows in your first apartment, purchase curtains or blinds as soon as you can--for the sake of privacy. Blinds are more functional, but curtains have a soft appeal. Plus, the fabric of curtains is a better barrier against sound and the cold outside.


5. Chest of Drawers or Hanging Closet Organizers
There are many ways to store your clothing. As long as you have one, you're all right. A chest of drawers is great, if you have the space. A cheaper alternative to a dresser is stackable plastic drawers. You can also buy hanging shelves with hooks that sit on your closet rod.


6. Dishware, Cups, and Utensils
It's much cheaper to eat at home than at a restaurant. Acquire some bowls, cups, plates, forks, spoons, and knives--disposable or permanent.


7. Fan
A fan is a multipurpose gadget, which makes it worth purchasing. In the summer, it will keep you cool and in the winter, it will circulate the heat around your room. Best of all, fans are perfect for blocking out roommate noises, loud neighbors, or the sounds from outside.


8. Table and / or Desk
As a starter for your first apartment, your table will function as the place where you eat, put your computer, and pay your bills. If you don't have enough money for a table and you'd rather not eat on cardboard boxes, buy a card table.


9. Chair
Yes, you can always eat in bed, but it's nice to have a chair to go along with your table or desk.


10. Lamp
A great lamp can really make a room cozy and is essential should the bulb in your overhead light blow out in the night.


11. Bookshelf
If you have a lot of books and cockroaches, invest in a bookshelf-- or a semblance of one--to protect your books from the roaches. They love paper and will make a beeline for your books, sometimes leaving behind a trail of stickiness on the pages.


Short on money? Buy a few milk crates and stack them on top of one another. Or get cinderblocks--or bricks for an earthier feel--and boards of wood. Stack the wooden boards up with two bricks underneath the ends of each one.


12. Sofa or Futon
This is such a staple in homes that it's disconcerting to live in your first apartment without one. They're especially essential for when you have guests over."

Answer 6

as a former apartment manager it is always best to take pictures of the apt.before moving in so there will be no dispute over any damages,also read the lease agreement very careful and do not let them rush you.If you have any questions ask them before you sign and if any changes are made have them initial your copy and theirs plus put your initials under theirs.

Answer 7

don't expect it to be quiet-it won't be!
don't piss your neighbors off
don't break the rules or the landlord will kick you out

do make sure it is clean when you move in and you go through a checklist with the landlord of any previous damage, get signatures on the checklist.
do get renter's insurance(!!!!)
do understand the lease agreement (if any) you are signing (and understand it completely!)

Answer 8

Scrub it down thoroughly before moving in. Only move what you really need. Use this as an opportunity to get rid of useless baggage. Be considerate of your new neighbors.

Answer 9

don't move downstairs....you will hear everything... Don't use some elses parking spot (I hate that), never pay rent late....don't hangout outside all the time...people will start to talk, don't have alot of parties ( Cops get called quick in apartments) never leave your windows open.Good luck!!!1

Answer 10

Make sure the landlord changed the locks. If not, do it yourself - but you'll have to give a copy of the key to the landlord.