Originally Posted by
FBinNY
If you can fit all the stuff into a closet, then do that and put a lock on the door. Simple and done, and easy enough to undo when you come back. If this is more of a permanent move, and you're leaving town you're probably better off getting out of your lease and putting the stuff into a storage facility. That way you'll be footloose and able to resettle anywhere when you;re ready.
I guess it depends on how valuable certain items are; storage facility is more secure. In my area a 5'/1.5 m square unit is about $55/month. Once had a crook absentee landlord who evicted me with short notice--I had to leave a fancy racing bike in the basement & he wouldn't let me reclaim it. Rented a pair of bolt-cutters & in 5 minutes the bike was back.