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Moving day can be hectic, and it's easy to overlook important tasks.
After everything is done, many people realize they missed something essential.

From electricity and gas setup to internet installation, home condition checks, and verifying transferred items, missing any step can cause major inconvenience.

This guide summarizes all must-do tasks into 10 essential checklist items so you can move smoothly without missing anything.

It also includes often overlooked steps such as confirming transferred items and taking photos for documentation. Follow along, and your moving day will be much easier and more organized 😊

Moving day requires handling multiple tasks in a short amount of time, so having a clear priority order is crucial.

Essential utilities such as electricity, gas, and water should be handled first, followed by internet installation, home inspection, documentation photos, and checking transferred items.

This checklist is designed based on actual issues that frequently occur on moving day. Follow the 10 steps in sequence for a smooth and organized moving experience.

The first thing to check on moving day is the termination of electricity and gas at your old home and the activation of both services at your new home.

City gas requires a safety inspection visit, and if the schedule doesn’t match, you may be unable to use heating or cooking for hours.

Handle this early in the morning or the night before to avoid delays during your move.

🔍 Practical TIP
• The gas safety inspection for the new home usually takes about 10–15 minutes.
• Always test heating and hot water before movers bring in furniture.
• Apply for electricity and gas termination at the old home at least 3 days in advance.
• In apartments, electricity and water charges are often pre-settled through the management office before closing.
• Depending on apartment policy, the agent may pay the interim bill directly, or both parties may mutually settle the remaining amount.
• For standalone houses, applying 3 days earlier is also recommended for smooth termination.

🔍 Practical TIP
• Schedule installation 2–3 days before moving to avoid delays.
• UTP control panels in new apartments can be complex—avoid rearranging cables yourself.
• Keep the IPTV set-top box, power adapter, and remote in a separate bag to prevent loss.
• Some older buildings may not support certain internet types (fiber, giga plans).
• Additional fees may apply for reinstalling wall-mounted equipment or rerouting cables.

🔍 Practical TIP
• Check the kitchen sink and bathroom drains as soon as you enter the new home.
• Blocked drains often occur because of different usage habits between previous residents.
• If the toilet or drain backs up, take photos immediately for future dispute prevention.
• Balcony drains are frequently clogged with dust or leaves—don’t skip this check.
• Hot water may take 2–3 minutes to stabilize after turning on the boiler.

🔍 Practical TIP
• For sales transactions, most defects found before closing should be handled by the seller.
• For rentals, pre-move-in photos can prevent disputes about restoration later.
• Use your phone’s camera so timestamps are recorded automatically.
• Take at least two photos per issue: one wide shot and one close-up.
• If you find a major defect, send photos to the landlord or agent to document it.

🔍 Practical TIP
• Delete all “recent addresses” in platforms like Coupang or Naver before adding the new one.
• Regular delivery services (water, groceries, subscriptions) usually do not update automatically.
• Parcels ordered right before the move often go to the previous address—double-check all orders.
• Postal mail reflects the new address after the moving-in report, but subscription magazines and deliveries must be updated manually.
• Courier apps may still hold old addresses, causing drivers to go to the wrong location.

🔍 Practical TIP
• After moving the refrigerator, wait 1–2 hours before turning it on to prevent compressor damage.
• 4–6 ice packs can keep frozen food safe for 2–3 hours during the move.
• Reduce the amount of food in the fridge the day before the move.
• Dispose of food waste in advance to avoid leaking odors on moving day.
• Check the refrigerator door gasket for damage before loading furniture around it.

🔍 Practical TIP
• Gather all transfer items in one place and take a wide photo plus individual photos.
• Compare items with your handover checklist if you received one from the agent.
• Carry passports, contracts, and keys yourself during the move.
• Community access cards and vehicle RFID tags are costly and time-consuming to reissue.
• Movers often pick up these items by mistake—keep them in a separate box or bag.

🔍 Practical TIP
• Confirm the driver's expected arrival time 1–2 hours before the move.
• Check elevator reservation times, especially in large apartment complexes.
• Verify whether the moving truck can enter underground parking in advance.
• Inform the movers about unloading points and traffic routes around the building.
• Clear the hallway and entrance area beforehand to secure a smooth moving path.

🔍 Practical TIP
• Take photos at two stages: before move-in and after furniture placement.
• Mold around washrooms and balcony corners is often the source of disputes—capture clearly.
• For switches and outlets, photograph both the ON and OFF states.
• Back up photos immediately to cloud or messaging apps.
• For property purchases, defects found before closing may be the seller’s responsibility—document thoroughly.

According to Article 3(1) of the Korean Housing Lease Protection Act,
legal protection (“opposability” against third parties) begins at 00:00 on the day after both of the following are completed:

• Actual move-in (physical possession)
• Resident registration (moving-in report)

Once these two conditions are met, the tenant obtains opposability against any third-party claims from the following day.

전입신고는 이사한 날 또는 다음 날까지 해도 법적으로 인정됩니다.

하지만 대항력은 ① 점유(입주) + ② 전입신고가 모두 충족된 후 그 다음 날 0시부터 발생합니다.

예) 이사 당일 전입신고 완료 → 다음 날 0시 대항력 발생
예) 이사 다음 날 전입신고 → 그 다음날 0시 대항력 발생

즉, 전입신고를 하루 늦추면 대항력 발생이 하루 더 늦춰지는 구조입니다.

그 사이에 근저당·가압류 등이 먼저 접수되면 임차인의 우선순위가 밀릴 수 있으므로 이사 당일 바로 전입신고를 하는 것이 가장 안전합니다.

확정일자는 전입신고 직후 바로 받는 것이 가장 안전합니다.

확정일자를 받아야 우선변제권(배당 시 보증금 우선순위)이 생기기 때문에 전입신고와 확정일자를 같은 날 처리하는 것이 원칙입니다.

전입신고만 있고 확정일자가 없는 상태에서는 경매가 진행될 경우 배당 순위에서 밀릴 수 있습니다.

전입신고와 확정일자를 미루면 그 사이에 근저당·압류·가압류가 설정될 위험이 있습니다.

이런 경우 임차인의 대항력·우선변제권 순위가 뒤로 밀리며 보증금 반환에 치명적인 영향을 줄 수 있습니다.

그래서 전문가는 모두 이사 당일: 점유 → 전입신고 → 확정일자 순으로 최대한 빨리 완료할 것을 권장합니다.

설치 기사님 일정이 밀리는 경우가 종종 있습니다.
이럴 때는 공유기·휴대폰 테더링으로 임시 연결이 가능하며,
통신사 고객센터에서 설치 우선 배정을 요청할 수 있습니다.
가능하면 이사 전 2~3일 전에 예약하는 것이 가장 안전합니다.

입주 전부터 있었던 문제라면 보통 집주인 또는 전 세입자 부담입니다.
이사 직후 즉시 발견되었다는 사진·영상이 있으면 책임 소재를 명확히 할 수 있어요.
입주 후 생긴 문제라면 사용자의 부담일 수 있습니다.

공동현관 카드키, 월패드 리모컨, 보일러 리모컨, 주차 RFID 등은 이사 들어가기 전 한 번에 모아 사진으로 기록해두는 것이 좋습니다.
잃어버리면 재발급 비용이 들고, 일부 물품은 재발급이 불가하기도 합니다.

엘리베이터 예약이 안 되면 다른 세대와 이사 시간이 겹쳐 지연될 수 있습니다.
관리사무소에 먼저 문의해서 가능한 시간대를 조율하고,
불가피할 경우 이사업체와 도착 시간을 정확히 맞추는 것이 중요합니다.

① Actual Move-In (Physical Possession)
This must occur first. Without physical possession, the tenant cannot acquire legal opposability.

② Moving-In Report (Resident Registration)
Once the report is filed, both requirements are met.
→ Legal opposability begins at 00:00 on the following day.

③ Fixed-Date Stamp
This creates priority repayment rights in case of auction.
Opposability + Fixed Date = Priority order secured.

✔ Safest order
Move-in → Moving-in report → Fixed-date stamp (all on the same day)

✔ Reason
If a mortgage, lien, or seizure is registered before these are completed, the tenant’s priority may fall behind existing creditors.

Moving day can be hectic, but with this checklist, you’ll be able to go through each step calmly and confidently.
These 10 items are based on the most common issues found in real situations, so checking them one by one will make your moving day much easier.

Remember, moving day doesn’t have to be perfect— what matters is getting through it smoothly and safely.
Follow the steps at your own pace, and your day will go much more comfortably.

If this guide has helped you, I’m truly glad.
Moving marks the beginning of a new chapter, and I’m here to support you with simple, practical information along the way.

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