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You might live in a rental unit, but it doesn't have to feel like a rental unit. Here are some tips for decorating your Tucson rental home, while keeping your wallet in mind.

First of all, the landlord’s wishes should be considered when decorating a rental. Many landlords either do not allow painting, or do not allow applying bright or non-standard colors. It is advisable to check with the landlord on painting policies before beginning. To increase the likelihood of getting approval from your landlord, pick colors that are neutral, such as different shades of tan, or other muted shades of color.

Choose the mood you want to convey for each room. 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. Furniture and artwork can be used for the desired atmosphere if painting is not an option.

Light and bright colors tend to make rooms in your Tucson rental property feel larger. While darker colors make the room seem a bit smaller, it also creates a more relaxing atmosphere.

You can find inexpensive furnishings in classified ads, such as CraigsList.org or by shopping at thrift stores. 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. Also, adding a futon is an excellent money-saving idea as it provides a nice, modern look, as well as an extra sleeping space for guests.

Now that you've picked out your color palette and furniture, it's time to add a splash of your unique personality. Shop for inexpensive accessories to add splashes of character and color to each room. Look for items that reflect your unique character like throw pillows, vases, rugs, and lamps. They can also be used to cover any slight damaged areas on second hand furniture.

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.

 

When thinking about whether or not it's essential to acquire renter's insurance on Tucson rental homes, it's important to examine all the facts before deciding. When renting a single family house, apartment or condo, the majority of individuals do not think about renter's insurance. Most think they won't ever need it, others believe 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 construction, not the tenants belonings.

It is also dangerous to take on the mentality that “it will never happen to me”. The chances of a major issue occuring may be slim, however, renter's insurance exists for a reason - it has been needed by many that had it, and unfortunately those that didn't. It’s well worth spending a few more dollars to have the peace of mind that if something does happen, valuable items for living are recovered.

Before contacting an insurance agent, make an itemized list of everything owned of value. The only items that will be covered on a policy are those that are listed. Don't waste energy overvaluing your belongings because, if an accident occurs, the insurance company will decide there value.

Start looking around for reputable insurance companies. An important question to ask is whether they offer "replacement cost" coverage or "actual cash value" (ACV). Many states quote replacement cost rates by default.

ACV policies pay only for what the lost property is worth. All covered items will be depreciated by the insurance company, and base the payment on what they're currently worth, minus the deductible - not the original value.

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. There may be a cap on reimbursements for high value posessions. If they do impose caps on some of your high value items, you can purchase separate riders that cover the full value.

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. 

 

For those of you looking for homes for rent in Tucson AZ, or anywhere for that matter, you may come across people asking the question - "Why rent a house when you can buy one for so cheap in this market?" Depending on your situation, even if you have the money to buy, you might respond with - "Why buy when I can rent!?" There are many advantages to renting over buying, just as there are advantages to buying over renting. But this isn't a one size fits all argument, for either side. Your optimal living situation should solely depend on YOUR lifestyle and what lends itself to making it even better. Whether it's renting or buying a home...there's no right or wrong answer. Here is a list of 5 websites that expand on advantages of renting.

Many people looking for homes for rent in Tucson AZ don't consider obtaining renter's insurance. Sure, your landlord probably has insurance on the property, but unfortunately it doesn't cover your belongings. I came across an article that states...

...nearly two-thirds of college-age renters don’t have renters insurance, according to Allstate Insurance.  Beyond college, more than half of renters fail to have any property protection.

On average, a plan costs roughly $16 a month - about as much as you may have spent on brunch this weekend.

For more information regarding Tucson rental properties. Discover that you don't have to be crammed into an apartment or incur the additional expense associated with a single family house. Find the middle-ground and get the best of both worlds...rent a home in one of many lush townhome communities around Tucson AZ.