RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES REGULATIONS 2021 (SR NO 3 OF 2021) - REG 26 Modifications which can be made without residential rental provider's consent
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES REGULATIONS 2021 (SR NO 3 OF 2021) - REG 26
Modifications which can be made without residential rental provider's consentFor the purposes of section 64(1) of the Act, the following modifications are prescribed—
(a) in a rented premises that is not a registered place—
(i) installation of picture hooks or screws for wall mounts, shelves or brackets on surfaces other than exposed brick or concrete walls; and
(ii) installation of wall anchoring devices on surfaces other than exposed brick or concrete walls to secure items of furniture; and
(iii) installation of LED light globes which do not require new light fittings; and
(iv) installation of a water efficient shower head if the original shower head is retained; and
(v) installation of blind or cord anchors; and
(vi) installation of security lights, alarm systems or security cameras that—
(A) do not impact on the privacy of neighbours; and
Example
A renter must not install a security camera or security light that directly faces a neighbouring premises.
(B) can be easily removed from the rented premises; and
(C) are not hardwired to the rented premises; and
(vii) installation of hardware-mounted child safety gates on walls (other than exposed brick or concrete walls);
(b) in all rented premises—
(i) installation of non-permanent window film for insulation, reduced heat transfer or privacy; and
(ii) installation of a wireless doorbell; and
(iii) replacement of curtains if the original curtains are retained by the renter; and
(iv) installation of adhesive child safety locks on drawers and doors; and
(v) installation of pressure mounted child safety gates; and
(vi) installation of a lock on a letterbox.