Stay cooler without risking the tenancy
Choose a removable room-cooling route, check the window and put any permission agreement in writing before making changes.
Find a renter-safe cooling route
Use a removable, manufacturer-approved exhaust setup, keep security and escape routes clear, and confirm any tenancy restrictions before attaching a panel or seal.
See the suitable shortlistPortable does not mean vent-free
A compressor portable air conditioner still needs a safe exhaust route outside. Use the correct kit, preserve security and avoid damaging the frame.
Check your window type →Give the freeholder a complete proposal
A split system introduces an outdoor unit, pipework, drainage and electrical work. Package the equipment, noise, installer and reinstatement evidence before requesting consent.
Build the permission pack →Record the room and the restriction
Measure the occupied room, identify when direct sun arrives and photograph the usable window opening without including personal documents or people. Check the tenancy agreement, alarm and escape routes, socket position and any restriction on drilling, external appearance or unattended appliances. These facts determine whether a portable exhaust can be installed safely and removed without damage.
Make consent specific and written
A general conversation about keeping cool is not the same as permission for equipment. Name the exact proposed work, who installs it, where condensate and cables go, how noise is addressed and how the property would be reinstated. Keep the response with the tenancy record. If permission is refused, return to reversible shading, air movement and a compatible portable route rather than making an unrecorded alteration.
Landlord permission letter generator
Create a clear request without sending or storing personal details.
Tenancy terms and housing rules differ. GOV.UK says a tenancy agreement sets the legal terms, while Shelter advises obtaining written agreement before improvements. This tool does not decide whether consent is legally required in a particular case.