From snow drifts and icy walkways to bitter cold temperatures, moving during the winter comes with its own set of challenges – especially if your new apartment is in a frigid city like Chicago. While November through March is not the most ideal time to move into a Chicago apartment, you may not be able […]
Category: Moving
6 Things to Consider When Looking for Your First Apartment
Whether you just graduated from college, landed your first full-time job, or are just ready to move out of your parent’s house, getting your own place is a big step. Looking for your first apartment is exciting, but it can also be a little scary. To help you make a smart decision, keep these 6 […]
How Not to Lose Your Security Deposit
Considering a security deposit on an apartment is no small chunk of change – usually equivalent to one or two months of rent – getting it back when you move out is pretty important. Here are a few things that you can do as a tenant to help ensure you do not lose your security […]
Tips to Ensure Your Move to a New State Goes Smoothly
Moving is stressful. Moving to a new state adds a whole new level of stress to the equation. Before, you box up any of your belongings follow these tips to ensure your move to a new state goes smooth. […]
Packing Tips For A Smooth Move
Moving can be stressful. Whether you are moving into or out of one of Oak Park Apartments apartments we would like to make your move go as smooth as possible. By following these simple packing tips you can be assured that you are organized and your belongings get to your new place, intact! Don’t pack things you […]
Getting Your Security Deposit Back
Oak Park Apartments, like all other reputable apartment management companies, requires a security deposit as a part of the terms of a tenant lease. But what Oak Park Apartments really wants is to make sure you get your deposit back at the end of your lease agreement. Why? Because we want you to be happy and […]
How to Hire a Qualified Moving Company
Moving is stressful. Here are a few tips to simplify the process. Before even considering what mover to hire sort through your things and decide what you can donate or get rid of because why move (and pay to have moved) things you no longer use or want. Take an assessment of what you will […]
To Renew or Not to Renew
Your lease is about to end and you must decide to renew or start looking for a new place to call home. The best place to start when making this decision is by asking yourself a few key questions. Has my rent increased and if so is it a reasonable amount? What are comparable apartments […]
Can I Break My Lease?
Your company has just offered you a promotion – it is the dream job you have been hoping for but it requires you to move to another state. You are mid-way through your lease – what do you do? At OakParkApartments.com we realize that life happens but the reality of a lease is that it […]
Make Your Move Go Smooth
There was a time in apartment rental history when spring/summer were the big move out/move in seasons. No longer is that the case. Yes, spring and summer are still the busiest rental seasons but now-a-days any of the twelve months can be moving season. No matter when you decide to move, OakParkApartments.com want to provide […]
