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Need Help Planning First Big Move
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:21 pm
It's not 100% for sure yet, but there is a 99% chance I'll be moving to a new job from Houston to Salt Lake City within the next month. I've never moved this far before (only moves have been between Houston and Baton Rouge for college and back to Houston after graduation), so naturally I have some pretty big questions that I'm not sure how to get answered (so like an idiot, I turn to the OT 
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1. Can you get out of a lease agreement easily if you're required to move out of state for work?
I have an "Agreed Reletting Charge" equivalent to roughly 85% of 1 month's rent. Am I incorrect in assuming that the $XXX.XX price next to that label is what I'd be required to pay if I need to break my lease early (anticipated costs incurred by the complex to find someone to fill my apartment)? My original lease term is scheduled to end in August of 2017. When I get to the move-out portion of my lease, it mentions I need to provide written notification 60 days prior to vacating the apartment, but does that have to do with standard move-out? It'll be hard to give 60 day notification since the opportunity presented itself 2 weeks ago and I'd be in Salt Lake City by January 5th. Has anyone ever had to break a lease agreement due to moving for work? How did that work?
2. Shipping Furniture
Since I'm in an apartment currently, I would really only need to transport a king size bed, standard couch, entertainment center, dining table and chairs, and coffee / bedside tables. I would obviously have to bring my vehicle, but would it be cheaper to just load down my truck (F150 Super Crew) and have a tow-behind trailer or have UPS or some shipping company wrap and ship the big furniture items?
Any help would be appreciated - my head is spinning a little bit with everything that needs to get accounted for in such a short amount of time.
) 1. Can you get out of a lease agreement easily if you're required to move out of state for work?
I have an "Agreed Reletting Charge" equivalent to roughly 85% of 1 month's rent. Am I incorrect in assuming that the $XXX.XX price next to that label is what I'd be required to pay if I need to break my lease early (anticipated costs incurred by the complex to find someone to fill my apartment)? My original lease term is scheduled to end in August of 2017. When I get to the move-out portion of my lease, it mentions I need to provide written notification 60 days prior to vacating the apartment, but does that have to do with standard move-out? It'll be hard to give 60 day notification since the opportunity presented itself 2 weeks ago and I'd be in Salt Lake City by January 5th. Has anyone ever had to break a lease agreement due to moving for work? How did that work?
2. Shipping Furniture
Since I'm in an apartment currently, I would really only need to transport a king size bed, standard couch, entertainment center, dining table and chairs, and coffee / bedside tables. I would obviously have to bring my vehicle, but would it be cheaper to just load down my truck (F150 Super Crew) and have a tow-behind trailer or have UPS or some shipping company wrap and ship the big furniture items?
Any help would be appreciated - my head is spinning a little bit with everything that needs to get accounted for in such a short amount of time.
This post was edited on 12/7/16 at 1:24 pm
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Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:22 pm to TexasTiger90
I am not sure, but you can throw away any condoms you have... in order to limit the things you need to move.. Because Mormon chicks don't put out.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:24 pm to OweO
Sell everything. Live out of your vehicle.
Problem solved.
Problem solved.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:24 pm to OweO
quote:According to several Mormon coworkers, LDS chicks will do anything you want if you tell them you love them. I'll update y'all once I find out if this is true or not
Because Mormon chicks don't put out.
This post was edited on 12/7/16 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:25 pm to TexasTiger90
2. Yoy should easily be able to move those items in a uHaul trailer.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:29 pm to TexasTiger90
I'm moving in the next month or two as well and have done it a few times
Breaking a lease depends on the landlord. For me in Seattle it's 1.5x rent. Probably no way to get around it even if it's for work. Just man up and pay it.
When I move I always drive out to where I am moving first, stay in a hotel, find a place to live, then fly back and get the rest of my stuff with a van or uhaul truck. Although depending on where you are going a moving pod may be cheaper. I don't want to move all my stuff without a place first.
I've moved from Dallas to Las vegas, Las Vegas to dallas, Dallas to Iowa and Iowa to Seattle. I'm a moving pro at this point.
Breaking a lease depends on the landlord. For me in Seattle it's 1.5x rent. Probably no way to get around it even if it's for work. Just man up and pay it.
When I move I always drive out to where I am moving first, stay in a hotel, find a place to live, then fly back and get the rest of my stuff with a van or uhaul truck. Although depending on where you are going a moving pod may be cheaper. I don't want to move all my stuff without a place first.
I've moved from Dallas to Las vegas, Las Vegas to dallas, Dallas to Iowa and Iowa to Seattle. I'm a moving pro at this point.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:31 pm to goldennugget
quote:
I'm a moving pro at this point.
I'd hardly qualify moving 4 times as being a pro, but to each their own.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:32 pm to CHEDBALLZ
It really depends OP. I've seen friends take this as an opportunity to "start fresh" and they simply sell as much as they can before leaving.
Regarding leases, I have never had much luck getting a apartment complex to let me out of my lease. I usually find someone willing to transfer the lease in their name.
If you are going to rent a UHaul, test drive that beast before loading it with your items. I once broke down at the foot of the MS River bridge in Baton Rouge at 3am in a UHaul
If you haven't accepted the job offer, negotiate a moving allowance that could go to paying for professional movers.
Regarding leases, I have never had much luck getting a apartment complex to let me out of my lease. I usually find someone willing to transfer the lease in their name.
If you are going to rent a UHaul, test drive that beast before loading it with your items. I once broke down at the foot of the MS River bridge in Baton Rouge at 3am in a UHaul
If you haven't accepted the job offer, negotiate a moving allowance that could go to paying for professional movers.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:33 pm to TexasTiger90
quote:
1. Can you get out of a lease agreement easily if you're required to move out of state for work?
Not sure, about this. Stage a break-in then you could probably get out without having to incur a penalty.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:36 pm to goldennugget
quote:
When I move I always drive out to where I am moving first, stay in a hotel, find a place to live, then fly back and get the rest of my stuff with a van or uhaul truck. Although depending on where you are going a moving pod may be cheaper. I don't want to move all my stuff without a place first.
This.
Talk to your future coworkers if you can and find out where they are living. If you are moving to a new city without any friendly connections, your coworkers will become the first friends you make and being close to them will be convenient. You can also scout out the locations of your favorite activities and find a place close by as well
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:39 pm to ThatMakesSense
I would think the 60 days notice would apply no matter what. Landlords do this so they have ample time to replace you once you move out so they don't lose a months worth of rent. The 85% of one month is what you would have to pay to break early based on what you have said. You could always give 60 days notice, then move and pay for the time until the 60 days is up plus the breaking lease fee. That would be the legal move anyhow.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:41 pm to OweO
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Because Mormon chicks don't put out.
You have definitely met the wrong Mormons.
California Mormons were some of the sleaziest gems in them there hills.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:47 pm to TexasTiger90
Did you not negotiate moving cost into your contract with the new company?
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:50 pm to TexasTiger90
Use your truck and a trailer or rent a uhaul.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:50 pm to TexasTiger90
quote:
Need Help Planning First Big Move
call Jeff Fisher
he's an expert
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:52 pm to OweO
quote:
Because Mormon chicks don't put out.
Someone has never dated a Mormon
I have
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:56 pm to REB BEER
Ask your new company for relocation bonus.
My company gave me six grand to move 220 miles.
What you do with that money determines how much you save lol.
My company gave me six grand to move 220 miles.
What you do with that money determines how much you save lol.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 1:57 pm to ThatMakesSense
ThatMakesSense posted:
He offered more advice than you did.
quote:
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I'm a moving pro at this point.
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I'd hardly qualify moving 4 times as being a pro, but to each their own.
He offered more advice than you did.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 2:01 pm to TexasTiger90
When I moved after college I brought my computer, magnalite pot, gun and clothes with me. I threw everything else away. My furniture was all crap. The move cost me two tanks of gas.
I bought a mattress the day I got to Atlanta, and everything else as I went. I recommend you do it that way.
I bought a mattress the day I got to Atlanta, and everything else as I went. I recommend you do it that way.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 2:16 pm to TexasTiger90
quote:
1. Can you get out of a lease agreement easily if you're required to move out of state for work?
Talk to the landlord or property manager. Unless they are raging pricks they'll usually let you skate. I had heard once many years ago that La doesn't enforce such laws but that's strictly hearsay (ie: if your landlord/manager is a dick you can look into the veracity of that).
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2. Shipping Furniture
Since you have a decent-sized truck, get a tarp and UHaul trailer to pull behind it. Everything you listed should fit in that (I hauled about that much, if not a little more back in the 90's when I had a small Mazda pickup).
Considering where you are moving to and when, keep an eye on the weather as you get closer to time to move and be ready to change your schedule and/or route. I bought a car in WA a few years back in the middle of January. Getting back would have been tricky had I not been watching the weather for the least-snowy route out of there.
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