Are Tenants Allowed to Make Minor Changes to Rental Properties

A change in the law grants tenants the right to make minor modifications to their rental properties. This includes installing window coverings, childproofing, and making accessibility adjustments. While tenants need to obtain written permission from their landlords, landlords are no longer allowed to unreasonably refuse these requests.

Key Points:

• Permitted Changes: Window coverings, childproofing, accessibility modifications
• Landlord's Obligations: Must respond to requests within 21 days and cannot unreasonably refuse
• Tenant's Responsibilities: Pays installation costs, removes modifications at end of tenancy
• Landlord's Conditions: Can impose reasonable conditions for changes
• Unacceptable Changes: Those causing irreversible damage
• Landlord Refusal: Can result in fines

This law aims to provide tenants with more flexibility and control over their rental spaces, making them feel more at home. Read the full article: Are Minor Changes Allowed in Rental Properties?