Moving into your new home

Once you've found your home and are about to sign the lease and move in, there are still several steps to follow to ensure a smooth move-in. It's essential that all these steps are carried out according to the rules, so that both tenant and landlord are in good standing, and the tenancy runs smoothly. Here are a few tips to help you anticipate each step.

Step 1 : Taking stock

Just after you've signed your lease, and before you even move in, you'll have an appointment to carry out an inventory of fixtures. This is a particularly important step, as it aims to accurately describe the condition of the apartment you're about to move into at Alia Living. Do you have any questions about the apartment's design, materials or best practices? Now's the time to ask them to the rental agent who will carry out the inventory of fixtures with you. At the end of your lease, a new inventory of fixtures will be drawn up to allow comparison between the two and to note the state of the property, as well as any damage requiring repair or restoration.

Step 2 : Opening the meters

When you move into a new home, it goes without saying that you need to open your water, gas and electricity meters. But which supplier should you turn to? There are energy mediators who can guide you towards the most appropriate provider, depending on the characteristics of your home, your consumption and your values.

Please note that you may not need to take any action regarding water, as the meter may be shared by the whole building, which is often the case. If this is the case, be sure to read the sub-meter index installed in your apartment and mention it on the inventory of fixtures. This information will be used to apportion water consumption between you and the previous occupant.

Step 3 : Insurance

Once you've found a place to live, you'll need to take out comprehensive home insurance. It's absolutely essential to have your insurance certificate with you when you sign the lease, otherwise it won't be possible.

The MyProximity application gives you access to negotiated service offers that you can subscribe to directly. Services include home insurance, moving-in insurance, cell phone insurance, etc.

Step 4 : Payment of rent and service charges

The real estate agency in charge of managing your rental property is likely to offer you several payment options: by cheque or direct debit. This system can prevent you from forgetting to pay your rent, or incurring late payment penalties if you do.