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<\/a>Take Photos<\/h4>\nWhen you first move into your new place, carefully walk through every room and take photos<\/a>. If you happen to find any previous damage that you could potentially be charged with later, take a close up photo of this and write down a description of the damage on a checklist.<\/p>\n Talk with your landlord to discuss how they expect you to leave your rental. To ensure that they fall back on that word, make sure this agreement is in your lease or you have another written contract with their leasing expectations.<\/p>\n Be careful when moving in and out. Cardboard<\/a>\u00a0and furniture\u00a0pads<\/a>\u00a0work as great floor protectors.<\/p>\n In general, be mindful of the fact that you are bringing in items such as heavy furniture in and out that could potentially hurt walls or carpets<\/a>\u00a0if you aren’t careful.<\/p>\n Make sure you keep an eye on your pets. We all know of someone who had a dog that\u00a0got a little nervous while the owners were out of the house and scratched up a wall or peed on the carpet. If you plan on bringing any animal with you to your new place, make sure that you take it out regularly to keep it from getting anxious and make sure it has an area where it cannot harm your apartment.<\/p>\n\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDiscuss Your Security Deposit<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nProtect as you Move<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTake Care of Pets<\/h4>\n