At times, living in a rental house can be frustrating. You may feel as though you have no control over what can be done in the space where you are living. While this is true to a certain extent, there are some landlords who would be more than willing to help out with a few small changes to enhance the home. They key to getting the go ahead with changes to your Rochester, MN rental can be found here.

Be honest

Don’t try to make the changes and then tell the landlord what is going on. Even if they are for the better, if they are not approved by the landlord, in writing, it may cost you. There are laws in place, in some areas that will put all the liability on the person who made the changes, if they were not approved. Chances are, if it is a reasonable request, your landlord will say yes.

Discuss added value

If the landlord seems hesitant to give you the go ahead to make these changes, talk to them about how much value this update could add to the property. In most cases, this will encourage them  to say yes to the changes.

Always get it in writing

Even if you have a great relationship with your landlord, you never know what is going to happen down the road. This is why you should get any approved changes in writing. This will help protect you in the long run.

Regardless of if you make changes to the space or not, ensuring your belongings are protected is a must. Contact the Safechoice Insurance Agency in Rochester, MN to learn more about the coverage you need.