Who says moving necessarily means time-consuming steps to take! Indeed, before leaving your home and moving into your new home, several formalities must be completed. Here they are !
Before leaving
Housing
Before leaving your accommodation, you must notify your landlord (or lessor) by mail, giving 1 or 3 months’ notice (tense area or not) and carry out with him, his representative or a commissioner of justice an inventory of your property. dwelling.
Good to know : your security deposit (deposit) will be returned to you within one or two months after your departure.
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- You own…
If your accommodation is part of a condominium, you must inform the trustee and ask him for a statement of the charges account.
children
If you are separated or divorced, you must inform the other parent of this decision and, if necessary, adapt the right of visit and accommodation.
As far as schooling is concerned, you can decide to keep them in their old school or to change establishments. It all depends on travel time and means of transport.
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Electricity, gas, television suppliers, etc.
Before leaving, you must inform and carry out administrative procedures with your various suppliers: termination and signing of contracts, meter reading, request for connection work, etc.
Check with each of them to find out all the formalities in detail.
The mail
Want to have your mail forwarded? Paid service offered by La Poste, forwarding can be very useful, especially when you receive a lot of mail and you haven’t had time to make all the changes of address.
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The change of address
The change of address is now done online, free of charge and in a single operation! Pôle emploi, Caf, EDF, CPAM… discover here all the organizations concerned by this change of address online!
Attention : insurance companies, the water service, complementary health insurance, mutual insurance companies and banks are to be contacted yourself!
Preparing for the move itself
Hire professional movers
To carry out a move, we advise you to call on a professional mover. Indeed, be aware that in case of loss or breakage during transport, the mover is held responsible and must reimburse you. Also note that by calling on a professional, you can benefit from a free estimate and compensation in the event of delay!
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Notify the town hall
To facilitate the move, you can ask the town hall for an exceptional parking permit. Also notify your town hall if you pay the fee on household waste!
Get boxes
Not sure where to find moving boxes? Go to the (super) markets, shops, bars or restaurants, which receive dozens and dozens of boxes a day!
Benefit from aid to finance your move and your installation
Here are the different types of help you can claim:
- Assistance granted by the Housing Solidarity Fund (FSL)
To benefit from the assistance granted by the FSL and thus finance your move (rental of a truck, mover, etc.) or your installation (furniture, purchase of basic necessities, etc.), you can contact your town hall or your department. .
- The moving allowance from the Caf or the MSA
To benefit from the CAF or MSA moving allowance, you must have at least 3 children and be eligible for personalized housing assistance (APL). This premium allows you to pay moving expenses only. The request must be made within 6 months of the move.
- Mobili-pass and Agri-Mobility assistance
Are you moving for professional reasons (transfer, training, hiring, etc.)? Under certain conditions, you can benefit from Mobili-pass assistance or Agri-Mobility assistance.
Good to know : read your company’s collective agreement carefully. It is possible that part or all of your move for professional reasons will be covered. There may also be days off for moving.
- Aid for the installation of State personnel (AIP)
Are you a trainee or permanent civil servant? If the answer is yes, then you can get settlement assistance from state personnel under certain conditions.
After being installed
After being settled in your new home, new steps have to be taken. Here is a non-exhaustive list of all the things to think about:
- Modify the address on the gray card and on the driving licence;
- Change the address on his identity papers if you want it to appear there;
- Register on the electoral lists of his new municipality;
- Indicate his new address to his veterinarian;
- Change the address of the various subscriptions, deliveries, loyalty cards, etc.
- Choose a new attending physician if the situation requires it;
- Apply for a parking space at your town hall;
- Change bank branch, etc.
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