changeing things in a rented townhouse, or house?

Question

Hi i just turn 19 and i have been saving up for my first place for a wile now, any way i am now ready to move out and i been looking at a lot of places for rent and i see a lot of things i would like to change or update like the counter tops and the floors , what i would like to know is would that be a problem in a rented house or is that not allowed .
Thanks a lot : )

Answer 1

When you look at rental properties, BEFORE signing the lease, if you decide to make changes, ASK the landlord or rental agent.

In the great majority of situations, each and every improvement a tenant makes to the property becomes the Landlord's possessions - without any rebate or rent reduction.

I hate like the devil to write this, but in this world there are some very unscrupulous landlords and agents. Two other tips:
1] To protect your security deposit and other deposits, BEFORE moving anything into your new residence, make a list of EVERYTHING WRONG with THAT property:
Broken, cracked or missing windows; holes in screens;
appliances not properly working;
burns and stains in carpeting and countertops, etc.
Reference the property and date the list Sign the list. Make a copy of the list.

Send the original list to the landlord or agent. Send the copy back to yourself.

You might consider taking pictures, too. Mail these back to yourself with the list.

2] With that list - on another sheet of paper [or more] - list all the agreements you and the landlord or agent made which are not in the lease - and state what you understand those agreements or those.arrangements mean to you.

When you get your copy of the list and ageements/arrangements back in the mail, DON'T open it! Just in case you have to go to court to get your security deposit back, you'll have something to present to the Judge in the Small Claims Court.

When it comes time, give that unopened envelope to the Judge and let the Judge open it and read it.

Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed taking the time to answer it!

VTY,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my real last name!

Answer 2

No. First off why would you spend thousands of dollars on a rental property. It makes no sense. Also based on your age and just the fact you are asking the question shows me you are well......the average 19 year old. Which is fine, but the better idea is to rent a place that you like, and has the type of furnishings you like. Or if you have to live with dark brown carpet or a yellow coouter top. That is OK, you will probably only be there a year or two.

Answer 3

In a residential tenancy agreement (lease) i states that in NO way are you able to make any changes to the property with out written consent of the owner.... Why don't you just stay at home and keep saving for a place of your own.... you only need 10% of the full purchase price to get a loan...