No. When contemplating whether to lease an apartment or purchase a condominium, the ability to customize your personal living space can be a decisive factor for those craving control over their environment. As an apartment renter, you must accept the property as-is, for better or worse. If you dream of installing a gourmet kitchen, spa bathroom, or bespoke organizational systems, too bad – the landlord retains sole authority over all design selections from wall colors to cabinetry to flooring. Essentially you are borrowing temporary quarters with strict orders to leave things precisely as found once the lease expires. Any customization or renovation requires approval from the landlord. And you would not recoup renovation costs since you don’t own the property.