If you plan to do some redecorating ask for written permission of your landlord first. When you leave the house it is best to leave the house in an impeccable state, cleaned and repaired of any damage you may have caused. Responsibilities of the landlord Major repairs inside and outside the house. Major plumbing, heating and walls. The landlord is not obliged to have the house painted or re-carpeted before you move in.
Decoration is the responsibility of the tenant.
However some landlords will provide this service so they can charge more for an impeccable property. If you are renting an apartment there will be additional charges to be paid on top of the rent. These charges pay for the cleaning, heating and maintenance of the apartment block.