Tips For Renting An Apartment During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As we continue to take precautions to protect ourselves from COVID-19, we are slowly beginning to ease back into some normal aspects of life — including moving. That can cause a lot of anxiety and genuine concern over how to be safe while looking for an apartment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our baseline advice is for everyone to exercise personal responsibility and follow the recommendations of experts like the WHO and CDC. In addition to that, we do have a few tips that can help you rent safely during COVID-19.
Do As Much Interacting Remotely As You Possibly Can
- When you want to view an apartment, call and ask how to do that safely. There may be virtual walkthroughs available, where you log into a website and view a video or photos of the unit.
- You may also be able to pay your initial costs remotely as well, by debit card or through a bank check sent directly to your new landlord.
Sanitizing Your Surroundings
- Wipe down objects as you pack and unpack them. You may want to wipe down the boxes themselves as well.
- If you can use plastic totes instead of cardboard boxes, do so. Plastic is easy to wipe down and sanitize.
- Remember — sanitizer is no replacement for frequent and extensive hand washing. Leave your soap out until your final trip to your new home so it’s available at all times.
Communicate with your movers
- Communicate with your movers ahead of time to ensure a smooth and safe move. It is also crucial to be transparent about any symptoms you may be experiencing. Movers may put additional protocols into place to ensure you and their workers are safe.
We hope everyone can remember that we’ll find solutions together, and we are united as we navigate this unprecedented time. If you need assistance finding a Beal Properties apartment to call home, reach out to us by phone or our website!
