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Stacks of red reusable moving totes on a Madison apartment street during August turnover week

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Moving in Madison: What August 15 Really Looks Like

Thousands of leases turn over on the same day. Here's what the streets, stairwells, and rental trucks look like — and how to plan around it.

July 28, 2026 · 6 min read

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