Can you plant plants in a rental property?

NSW tenancy laws state that tenants can request to make ‘minor changes’ to a property at their own expense, including planting some vegetables or flowers in a garden.

Can you plant flowers in a rental?

Because they are already part of the landscape, it’s not a big deal for the tenant to prepare the ground for planting. Even if you already have flowers or shrubs there, you could allow the tenant to use space in between, or forego planting flowers so the tenant can have that space.

Do landlords have to provide gardening equipment?

Landlords are typically responsible for trimming, cutting back and lopping of hedges, trees, shrubs and so on throughout the duration of the tenancy. If a landlord passes any further gardening responsibility to the tenant, they should provide the gardening tools/mowing equipment they’d like them to use.

Can a landlord stop a tenant from digging in the garden?

When it comes to putting in a garden, however, landlords have the law on their side, and any tenant who starts digging is violating the lease agreement.

Can a landlord or tenant plant a garden in a rental property?

When it comes to gardening, landlords and tenants often encounter tension on what exactly is allowed on the rental property. While tenants may want to put in a garden and reap the benefits–including growing their own food and making the place more homelike–landlords might disagree.

How do you convince a tenant to put plants in the yard?

Work with the tenant on container gardening by allowing containers along the sunny side of the yard along the fence or agree to install a window box or hanging basket. With the right combinations, container plants can enhance the property’s curb appeal and make your tenant very happy without too many permanent changes. Compromise #3.

Can a tenant rip out a tree from your property?

So, it really depends. They cannot rip out a tree or remove sod or do anything that is going to vastly change the landscape, even if they paid for it, but can take plants provided they return the landscaping to the original condition. As for removal of property, the tenant can remove his belongings as he/she sees fit.