ApartmentGuides.com blogged about some tasks to get done before you go away, so you can fully enjoy your trip and return to your one true home:
Figure out the parking situation.
If your car is coming with you — road trip! — this isn’t an issue. But if your car will be parked at your apartment community while you’re away, you need to take care of a few things. First, take all valuables out of your car, roll up the windows and lock the doors. Then, move it to an out-of-the-way spot – it would be rude to hog a prime parking place while you’re not even there.
Your landlord might have an ideal spot in mind for leaving your car. Be sure to ask!
Put your mail on hold.
Your local post office will hold on to your mail instead of delivering it to your mailbox while you’re away. The process is easy: Just fill out an online form detailing where you live and when you’ll be out of town. Go to the post office to pick it up when you return, and you won’t have to deal with a stuffed-to-the-gills mailbox.
If you haven’t done so already, arrange for your bills to be paid online. Scheduling automatic withdrawals from your bank account will ensure you never miss a payment.
Arrange for pet care.
Can’t take Fluffy with you on vacation? Arrange to leave your furry friends with a friend or family member, or make a reservation at a boarding facility. Print out a detailed list of what kind of food and what time of day your pet eats, as well as instructions for medications.
Ask a friend or neighbor to check on things while you’re gone.
If you’ve got houseplants, someone needs to keep them watered. Plus, having someone come and go at least once a day will make it look like someone is home, and that deters burglars.
If you can’t find anyone to come by, invest in a timer that’ll turn on your lights at certain times of the evening. You can find a plug-in timer for around $5 at your local home improvement store. The timer won’t water your plants for you, but it’ll make it look like someone is in the apartment.
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