The Do’s and Don’ts of Decorating a Rental Property

You have just moved into your new rental – congratulations! The lease is signed, your furniture delivered, and keys are in hand, now all that is left is to go about making the property feel more like home.

Every homeowner’s restrictions and preferences will differ from property to property, so it’s important that you, the tenant, understand what you can and can’t do.

Interested to find out more about the general do’s and don’ts of rental property decorating?

Read more from the property management Perth specialists at Thought Leaders Real Estate to find out.

Check with the homeowners

While some landlords are more than happy to allow improvements to a property, thus allowing tenants more freedom in decorating options, some landlords do not approve of major modifications.

That’s why it’s always good to check and this can easily be achieved through a property management Perth team.

What may be considered minor decorating changes:

·         Painting the property walls a new colour,

·         Hanging up photos and artwork, and/or

·         Installing decorative shelves.

What’s often considered extensive decorating:

·         Installing new flooring,

·         Knocking down walls,

·         Putting in windows, and

·         Bathroom, kitchen, laundry or any other renovation project.

Most landlords would agree upon a professional completing any of the above (or other) extensive projects if they green light the tenant request in the first place.

Avoid miscommunication and assumptions by working with your property management Perth team.

We’ll help you 100% understand the wishes of the landlord and help you feel at home and at ease.

What can you do as a tenant?

First and foremost, review your tenancy contract documents.

Why?

Because they may clearly state (or not state) items or instances that are prohibited.

If something is clearly prohibited, then that’s generally end of story. However, if you’re considering still to make modifications, there’s no harm in asking and consulting the homeowner through your property management Perth team.

Seek clarification and obtain written approval before any modifications are made.

If in doubt, and you have yet to receive written approval from the landlord, it’s wise to leave it out.

Here’s what you can do, in the meantime, to make your rental property feel like home:

·         Add greenery with low maintenance, indoor plants,

·         Invest in quality furniture that comes with great storage,

·         Lay down a nice rug and get some mood lighting lamps,

·         Accessorise with your favourite bowls, candles, books, cushions etc. and

·         Take pride in your home.

While you may not own the property you’re renting, it’s not to say you can’t make it feel like home.

With fool-proof decorations and simple accessories, you’ll feel proud of and comfortable in your rental property without the need for major modifications.

Unclear? Get clarity with property management Perth

As a tenant, we understand the desire to make the place you live in feel like home. Most of the ways to achieve this is through decorating and so your property management Perth team are here to let you know what you can and can’t do.

Thought Leaders Real Estate are the advocate for landlords and tenants, working hard to ensure both parties are happy with their lease agreements.

Need professional property management that’s for the tenant as much as the landlord?

Contact Thought Leaders Real Estate today for everything property management Perth.