How long should I wait before boxing my belongings before moving into a new place?

LoveeLoveGrlWe’re renting a house and the landlord is giving us our keys on Friday and asked us to be moved in by the 15th. I’ve moved by myself before,but not with children and a husband.Is this the time now to start packing or could I afford to wait a while before packing? We have alot of things,but if I just take maybe 2 days to do something I will get it done and won’t stop until I finish.Also any moving tips would be nice ... Read More


I\’m moving to a new apartment. Do I have the right to ask my landlord to change the lock to a new one?

abcI’m moving to a new apartment unit. I asked my landlord to give me a new set of keys since it would be dangerous for me to keep the old lock and the old keys. The last tenants could enter whenever they want if they have a copy of the keys. Do they have to give me new lock and keys OR do I have to change the lock and the keys myself? Is there a section in the Ontario Tenants law that I can refer to and show my landlord (so that they could give me new lock and keys)? Thanks for your hel... Read More


How do I get rid of cockroaches when moving into another home?

luv_lee1905I moved into an appartment and the night that I moved I seen the frist roach. I have been here for a week and they are everywhere. My landlord would only use foggers on the house, and they are still here. Now they are in the boxes that i couldnt get unpacked, not sure if they are in the furniture or not. What do I do to prevent these critters from moving with me? ... Read More


Does anyone have any tips to make moving out less stressful?

GoodbyeHi there! I may be moving out of my first apartment very soon, and I was wondering if anyone can give me some tips as to what I should do to prepare for the move. I don’t have a lot of stuff, but you always think that until you start to organize things. I don’t have any furniture to move, because this place is furnished. Should I pack things according to each room first, like say do all the kitchen packing at once, etc. Also, what are some things that landlords look for as... Read More