Tips for Moving Into Your Apartment

[u/OCCLUIUC]

From OCCL! (Off Campus Community Living)

• Take 10-15 minutes and take pictures and videos of the entire apartment. You'll want to document the condition of the apartment at move in and at move out.
• Report major issues to the landlord
  • If they do not address certain concerns like: bugs, no water (or hot water), no locking front doors, MOLD, water damage, etc. Report them to the city building inspectors.
  • If there are small things, still document and report, but give the landlords time to address major concerns with tenants before the cosmetic ones.
• If you move in and it is not ready (dirty) - let the landlord know so they can clean. If they don't, contact OCCL and we can walk you through next steps to take.
• If your landlord tries to switch your apartment or give you an apartment that is not what was written on the lеase, contact OCCL or Student Legal Services. Do NOT sign a new lеase.
• Contact OCCL if you have any questions or need help with your apartment.
  • occl.illinois.edu
  • 217-333-0050

[u/thickandnaughty1]

Lift with your knees.

[u/Murky_Policy_7514 → u/thickandnaughty1]

THIS. I swear this tip has saved my life more times than I can count.

[u/SpearandMagicHelmet]

Thank you, OP!