Can I decorate or make alterations to my apartment?

You can make your apartment feel like home, but please ask us in writing before decorating or making alterations that affect the property.

Freestanding furniture & ordinary personal belongings are generally fine, provided they do not obstruct access or cause damage. Painting, drilling, installing permanent fixtures or changing electrical & plumbing fittings requires prior approval.

Before making a change

• Explain what you want to do & where.
• Provide details of any fixtures, materials or tradespeople.
• Wait for written consent where it is required.
• Check whether the change must be reversed when you leave.
• Keep any approval with your tenancy records.

Do not alter fire doors, smoke alarms, ventilation systems or communal services. Any work must comply with safety requirements.

If you need an adaptation for accessibility, tell us what would help. We consider reasonable adjustment requests in line with the law in England or Ireland rather than automatically treating them like ordinary decoration.

We may ask you to put right unauthorised damage or changes when the tenancy ends, allowing for fair wear & tear.