after living in sub-par apartments (the landlords don't really care as long as they get paid) for over 10 years and moving about 20 times during that period i second the usefullness of a good hand truck, rubbermaid storage totes (especially the Action Packers), good packing straps, rope, and of course, a good supply of duct tape, clear packing tape, (and gaffers tape if you want). unfortunately you're always limited on the amount of preparations you can make in an apartment (you do want that security deposit back) aside from the usual water/food/gear storage, so i've always just been ready to move my stuff out with little notice if necessary. of course, if you've moved around as much as i have over the years, you're always ready to go <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> seriously though, just do what you can. i wouldn't necessarily tell everyone else in the building/complex you're prepared for emergencies though (or even that you have simple tools like a drill) you'll might end up with quite a few visitors should something happen. i learned the hard way. from now on anytime someone in my building asks, "do you have any tools? i need to put together some furniture or hang a painting," my response is, "tools? no, i don't have any tools." <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />