Tucson Rental Properties

Even though you might be moving into a Tucson rental property, it is still home and should be decorated in such a way as to provide a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. Decorate your rental home with the following budget friendly tips.

First off, any changes you make to your rental home should be inline with the landlords wishes. Many landlords either do not allow painting, or do not allow applying bright or non-standard colors. You should get the landlords written permission prior to painting anything. If you choose neutral colors, such as off white, beige, or pastels, the chances of getting landlord approval is increased.

Decide what type of mood you would like the room to convey. If you’re interested in a mellow environment stick with cool colors such as, shades of beige, blue or green. A vibrant, energetic mood is often chosen for a kitchen, bathroom, or dining room, which can be created using shades of white, yellow, or orange. If painting is not an option, or you don’t want to deal with the mess, consider utilizing furniture and artwork to create the desired look and feel.

Light and bright colors tend to make rooms in your rental home feel larger. Darker, cooler colors make a room seem smaller, but provide a warmer, more relaxed atmosphere.

Big savings on furnishings can be had by shopping classified ads, thrift shops and yard sales. When people replace their furnishing, they are known to sell perfectly good furniture for cheap. Even if you find furniture that is scratched or discolored, you can make it look new again by refinishing it with paint or stain. If you want to add a functional piece of furniture consider a futon, not only does it give a modern feel, it doubles as an additional sleeping area.

Now that you’ve picked out your color palette and furniture, it’s time to add a splash of your unique personality. This can be accomplished by adding inexpensive accessories to the room. Look for items that reflect your unique character like throw pillows, vases, rugs, and lamps. If you have furniture with small blemishes, you can use these items to cover them up.

If your landlord doesn’t give you permission to paint, you can still add color to your rooms. Decorate your walls with inexpensive artwork and frames, CD covers, colorful fabrics, groupings of favorite collection pieces, etc to add eye-catching splashes of personality to the walls. Search online for wall stickers, they come in various shapes and styles, and can add a unique touch to your home.

It doesn’t take much money or effort to turn a newly rented space into a warm, inviting home. Be creative and search online for inspiration, there are tons of articles and websites devoted to design.

There are so many different options to turn your house into a home. It’s important that you’re comfortable in your own Tucson rental home, and it’s nice to feel proud of where you live. Don’t forget to show off your new place to your friends - who knows, you might even get a gift or two. You could even find out who your real friends are and invite them over to help you paint!

Before making a decision about buying renter’s insurance, it’s crucial that all the facts are taken into consideration. When renting a single family house, apartment or condo, the majority of those do not think about renter’s insurance. Most believe they won’t ever need it, others think any problems will be taken care of by the owner. Most reputable property owners carry insurance on their rentals, however it only covers the property structure, not the tenants belongings.

Many do not believe anything will happen to them. While the chances of something serious happening are quite slim, there is a possibility that still exists. The few extra dollars a month will be well worth the peace of mind that comes with knowing your significant belongings are covered.

Before contacting an insurance agent, make an itemized list of everything owned of value. The reason this is so crucial is that only your valuables that are listed on the policy will be covered. In the event of an accident, the insurance company will decide the value of items, so it doesn’t work to try and overvalue them.

Start looking around for reputable insurance companies. An important question to ask is whether they offer “replacement cost” coverage or “actual cash value” (ACV). In many states, by default, replacement cost rates are quoted.

Actual cash value policies cover what your belongings are worth. The insurance company will consider depreciation on all covered items and base payment on what they are actually worth currently, not on what was originally paid, minus deductible.

If the current cost to purchase the item is desired, opt for a policy based on replacement cost. While replacement cost coverage is more expensive, it provides a higher payout towards damaged valuables.

In addition, be sure to ask whether or not highly valuable items, like jewelry and electronics will be covered for there replacement cost. Insurance companies may cap the payout for very expensive valuables. If this is the case on certain items, separate riders can be purchased which offer additional coverage in order to recover the full amount of the loss.

If your rental home is unlivable due to an accident covered by your renter’s insurance, it will cover alternate living expenses. Legal expenses and judgements are covered, up to the policy limit, if liability protection is added to the policy should someone have an accident at the home and need treatment or sue. 

If you’re in the Tucson rental market, take a look at our Tucson Rental Properties. We own and operate over 450 townhomes in 30 communities around town.