Moved into an Edinburgh rental property and want to paint the walls bright green? Better check with the landlord!
For first-time tenants, it’s not always easy to know your responsibilities, so good communication is crucial. Always get in touch with your letting agent or landlord if anything goes wrong or you’re unsure about something.
Paying rent on time is probably your most important responsibility, so make sure you get in contact as soon as possible if a payment is going to be late.
Keeping the property in good order is also a key requirement, such as cleaning up spills and looking after any furniture that’s provided. Most landlords are happy for tenants to put their own stamp on the property, but painting walls green might be a step too far so it’s best to ask first!
Always respect your neighbours by keeping noise to a reasonable level and putting rubbish out regularly to prevent vermin.
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