I am thinking of changing my mind

[EricaCallaha]

We have rented our entire married life (almost 10 years) and have really not had too many problems. We just left a house in January to a house down the street (literally) and signed a 3 year lease. They are friends of ours, but we have a business contract. We have never had a problem decorating the way we want. The landlord cannot come into your property without giving at least 24 hours notice unless there is a threat of life or property loss. I like knowing that if the water heater craps out that I don't have to pay for it. Every place that we have been in has wanted us to stay longer than we did. Just be a good tenant and they will never want you to leave!

Good luck.

[BK2008]

I am still trying to decide what to do about my condo - keep it or not.

Anyway, the only thing with renting is "it's not yours", you can't decorate it the way you want to (I don't think anyway) and landlord could come in at any time.

I actually like having the ll come in, they usually will give you notice, and when it's for a repair, I give them permission to enter = I don't have to take time off of work to let them in.

As for decorating, the only stipulation is, 'make it back to what it was when you leave". That's it.