when i first rented, the landlord really sound guy, in his 60's had a bad experience from the rat who lived here before me, had to have all walls replastered, all carpets replaced, it was like a derelict building,
garden was like a jungle even had a tesco trolley in it what wasn't visable,
so as you could expect no pictures no wooden flooring no decorating,
within the first month put pics up, blinds right through, and decorated to my colour choice.
phone lines installed, ariel and sky dish put up, line post etc. garden decked and patio'd
and all he ever does is comment how different the property looks now
done all at my own expense, and obviously put a great value to the house.
if everything is done to a high spec i guess its a bonus to the landlord,
as ill be moving due to moving closer to family.
he is really gutted im leaving,
so if you want things as your renting if hes funny about it ask him to do it, then any issues or damage is down to him.