Decorating rented property as a new tenant

AdrianC

ognum wrote: »

...or the numeral colour...

https://www.color-hex.com/

Wanderingpomm

I had my rental property painted before I moved in,so no, not too soon

bflare

lookstraightahead wrote: »

I wouldn't offer an inspection though - just ask permission and check they don't want it 'back to its original colour' when you leave otherwise they can charge you for theoretically painting it back themselves.

Should I let the estate agent know that I will paint back to the original colour if need be when I leave?

bflare

G_M wrote: »

Assuming the LL agrees, make sure the agreement is in writing and then file it for future reference.


How long is your tenancy period? How would you feel if, say, you were evicted after 6 months if you'd put time effort and money into improving the property?


Just asking.


Generally if you're going to commit in that way I'd suggest a minimum 12 month but ideally 2 or 3 year tenancy.

My tenancy period is initially for 6 months. If I was evicted & I had painted then I would have to accept that & to be honest its probably only a couple of days work & not much for the consumables but would make me feel more at home for the duration I was there so it's worth it.

AdrianC

bflare wrote: »

Should I let the estate agent know that I will paint back to the original colour if need be when I leave?

The other question, of course, is how competent a decorator you are...

G_M

bflare wrote: »

Should I let the estate agent know that I will paint back to the original colour if need be when I leave?

I would not offer this unless the landlord asks for it.


Assuming the colour you propose is reasonable, and acceptable to the LL, then it should be fine to just request his agreement to the redecoration without the need to reinstate. You are improving the property.


Of course, if you desperately want a purple kitchen, expect the LL to refuse or to insist on re-instatement!

bflare

AdrianC wrote: »

You say "looks like nicotine" - maybe it is just a bit stained. Get some sugar soap first, and give it a damn good wash-down. It might be enough - but if you still decide you hate the colour, at least you've done the first bit of prep properly.

It is definitely not Nicotine & just the colour of the paint. It must be a few years old & very garish to be honest. It makes the full hall way look dull.

bflare

G_M wrote: »

I would not offer this unless the landlord asks for it.


Assuming the colour you propose is reasonable, and acceptable to the LL, then it should be fine to just request his agreement to the redecoration without the need to reinstate. You are improving the property.


Of course, if you desperately want a purple kitchen, expect the LL to refuse or to insist on re-instatement!

So, I am going to email the estate agent with the following:


Hi ****


Could you please ask the land lady if it would be acceptable to redecorate the hall way in a neutral colour using matt emulation. The decoration would be to an high standard & all carpets / fixtures would be covered to prevent any splashes or spills.


Kind Regards,

bflare

AdrianC wrote: »

The other question, of course, is how competent a decorator you are...

I would say I am very competent & it would be done to an high standard. I don't bodge & in fact in my last property I did a lot of my own repairs over the 6 years where I could have asked the LL to take care off but I did them myself & saved us both a lot of hassle / money.

ognum

AdrianC wrote: »

https://www.color-hex.com/

I really wish that I stayed what I meant but sadly and boringly in was a typo.