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 →Get the scope agreed in writing
A split system introduces an outdoor unit, pipework, drainage and electrical work. Agree who pays, maintains and reinstates each element.
Review permission considerations →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.