Painting a rented apartment?

James__10

Would it be worth my while painting the apartment that i'm currently renting? I moved into the apartment in August and signed a 1 year lease i'm happy here and would like to stay for a further year once this year is up. The people who live next door have decorated theres by the look of it.

Obviously it'll be up to the landlord but would it be worth my while? All feedback would be appreciated.

D3PO

if your ll agrees and it makes you feel more comfortable in your home then yes go for it. many lls wont allow it though.

The_Morrigan

As in to make it more homely?
You could with the permission of the landlord, but if you decide to pick striking colours, the landlord could ask you to repaint it back to a more neutral colour (ie as you found it) when you leave.

Speak to your landlord about this.

James__10

The_Morrigan wrote: »

As in to make it more homely?
You could with the permission of the landlord, but if you decide to pick striking colours, the landlord could ask you to repaint it back to a more neutral colour (ie as you found it) when you leave.

Speak to your landlord about this.

Aye, the colours are quite neutral in the apartment so i'd be looking to just give it a lick of new paint as the current paint is peeling and alot of stains

The_Morrigan

James__10 wrote: »

Aye, the colours are quite neutral in the apartment so i'd be looking to just give it a lick of new paint as the current paint is peeling and alot of stains

Just have a chat with the landlord tell him your preference to stay put longterm etc. He may be quite happy to allow it.

Greenmachine

The_Morrigan wrote: »

Just have a chat with the landlord tell him your preference to stay put longterm etc. He may be quite happy to allow it.

Speaking to the landlord is the way to go.

Thomas D

Just tell your landlord. Say you'll do it for free but take the cost of the paint off the rent. Fair deal.

ted1

Thomas D wrote: »

Just tell your landlord. Say you'll do it for free but take the cost of the paint off the rent. Fair deal.

Then you can't deduct it as an expense.

If my Tenant ask, I'd tell them to go ahead. But any paint and carpets , floors etc would come out of deposit. Of they did a good job I'd leave them off. I wouldn't offer tokay for it. It's there choice, what happens when they want to tile the bathroom or change the kitchen.

The_Morrigan

Thomas D wrote: »

Just tell your landlord. Say you'll do it for free but take the cost of the paint off the rent. Fair deal.

Do not do this.
Speak to your landlord first, you cannot withhold rent without the landlords permission.

D3PO

Thomas D wrote: »

Just tell your landlord. Say you'll do it for free but take the cost of the paint off the rent. Fair deal.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

You cannot do this. beggars belief.

The_Morrigan

Thomas D wrote: »

Just tell your landlord. Say you'll do it for free but take the cost of the paint off the rent. Fair deal.

D3PO wrote: »

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

You cannot do this. beggars belief.

I'm warning the two of you now - do not start a tit for tat on this thread like you have on others in the last few days.

Keep it on topic and civil or refrain from posting.

Morri

Thomas D

The_Morrigan wrote: »

I'm warning the two of you now - do not start a tit for tat on this thread like you have on others in the last few days.

Keep it on topic and civil or refrain from posting.

Morri

Morro, its always him that starts it. He's following me around in every thread.

zenno

It's a different ball-game when your year is up and are moving out, the LL will keep your deposit if you don't paint the apartment