{"id":17930,"date":"2020-01-28T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abodo.com\/blog\/?p=17930"},"modified":"2020-01-27T10:40:44","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T16:40:44","slug":"decorating-your-apartment-without-violating-the-lease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/decorating-your-apartment-without-violating-the-lease\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways To Decorate Your Apartment Without Violating Your Lease"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you rent or own<\/a>, the place you live should feel like home. And a big part of what makes a place feel homey and welcoming is the decor.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you own your home, you can pretty much go nuts. No one is stopping you (with the possible exception of a homeowners association if you\u2019ve external renovations planned). As a renter, however, things get just a touch more complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n

The lease you signed when you moved in probably includes some pretty strict rules regarding what you can (and cannot) do as far as your property is concerned. There\u2019s no need to despair, though. That just means you\u2019ll need to get a bit creative with how you decorate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few ideas you can put into practice without losing your security deposit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Paint It Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unless your rental agreement specifically forbids it, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls<\/a> of your landlord\u2019s property. However, this is something you need to be <\/span>extremely <\/span><\/i>careful in doing, and you <\/span>absolutely <\/span><\/i>should discuss it with the landlord first. There\u2019s a good chance that if they <\/span>do <\/span><\/i>allow it, it\u2019ll be at your own expense and you\u2019ll be required to restore the walls to a neutral color when you move out.<\/span><\/p>\n

As an alternative, you might consider removable wallpaper or adhesive wall hooks. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that there <\/span>is <\/span><\/i>a chance these will both leave residue, which could impact your security deposit. In the case of wall hooks, if you aren\u2019t careful with their removal, they could also cause permanent damage to the walls.\u00a0 Again, that\u2019s your security deposit on the line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Think Taller<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re not keen on paying for repainting and you don\u2019t want to risk removable wallpaper, furniture could be one alternative. Tall bookshelves with decorative knick-knacks, large mirrors, and privacy screens can do a lot to spice up your surroundings without making any permanent changes to them. And as an added bonus, you can bring them to your new place if and when you eventually move.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smart lighting<\/a> could also be an option. A few wall lamps with color-customizable bulbs can go a long way towards changing the feel of your space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Floor Decor<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If beige carpeting and brown hardwood isn\u2019t really your design style<\/a>, you could invest in a few throw rugs or mats to change up the flooring. They\u2019re available at a fairly reasonable price and tend to last quite a while. Plus, as an added bonus, they can protect the property\u2019s flooring from damage and spills, meaning less money taken out of your security deposit at the end of your tenancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Making a House a Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to Bormaster Law<\/a>, “decorating a rental property can be difficult, especially if you have a particularly strict renter\u2019s agreement. Once you\u2019ve made sure to understand the terms set by your landlord, however, you actually have a surprising amount of freedom. The advice I\u2019ve laid out above can be applied to all but the most draconian of spaces. I hope it helps make your place feel more like home.”<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you rent or own, the place you live should feel like home. And a big part of what makes a place feel homey and welcoming is the decor. If you own your home, you … <\/p>\n

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