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First Apartment Setup

Interactive checklist to help you with first apartment setup.

What this tool does

Interactive checklist to help you with first apartment setup.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 1 group and 10 items.

  • First Apartment Setup (10 items): Transfer utilities to your name; Purchase furniture essentials; Set up internet service; Buy cleaning supplies; Stock kitchen basics; Check whether your lease requires renters insurance and decide whether to get it; Ask your landlord whether you may change the locks; Meet building management; Test smoke detectors; Set up mail forwarding

Tip: Start the utilities and internet early, as they can take time to arrange. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list. It does not know your lease, your landlord or what the apartment already includes.
  • It gives no legal or financial advice about tenancy or insurance.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does the list depend on my lease or city?
A: No. It starts as one general list of 10 tasks. Your lease and local rules decide what you may and must do, so read your lease.
Q: Does it include a budget?
A: No. It lists tasks only and has no costs or totals.
Q: Can I add my own tasks?
A: Yes. You can add tasks, remove tasks and reset to the original list.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes, in your browser on this device. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device.

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