is it fair for an apt manager to expect people to move all their stuff out and then move it back 2 wks later?

where i live they want to do some renovating so in a couple of months i might have to move my stuff out, i have a lot of stuff and then move it back in, i suppose i could get rid of some of it, theyre supposed to help us move, the thing is im dealing with some medical issues and dont want to be bothered with all this moving my stuff around. ive been seeing a neurologist for constant headaches, ive had mri's show up nothing, i have a lump i noticed on the left side of my forehead so im getting that checked by a neurologist soon, im doing the life line screening cause i want to see if blockages are causing it, it could be a blood clot for all i know, plus i have bad kidneys, the last thing i need is to have apt managers force you to move your stuff and then move it back two wks later, they say a mover will help but thats not the point, id have to figure out how to plug in my phone and internet all over again. i could toss some stuff out, but i dont think its fair to pay rent and not be allowed to stay there or keep your stuff there, my apt dont need fixing, anyways to get them not to do this? im thinking of moving out so i only have to move out once and not twice.anyone else deal with this, i find it very unfair.

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REMsleep · 41-45, F

No, this is very unusual. It is illegal for them to charge you rent for time that you cannot reside on the property. If the apartment needs to do major renovations they should perform them and then help you to move into an already renovated unit in one day.
They cannot expect you to find another place to live for 2 weeks. This is grounds to be released from your lease.
Is this a very small apartment complex?
They cannot possibly renovate them all at once. Why don't they move you into one that gets completed beforehand?
They need to plan this better. They want the residents to encur all of the expenses.

pearllederman · 61-69, F

@REMsleep they want to move us to another apt but then we have to drag all our stuff and drag it back 2 wks later

REMsleep · 41-45, F

@pearllederman I see. That is too bad. I suppose that since they are providing this other apartment they can technically charge you rent but full price is still a stretch. You cannot get your internet transferred there and back in just 2 weeks. With your health issues they should be understanding if you prefer to move elsewhere.