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If you consider that the security deposit is the only thing that could be in jeoopardy; and if the deposit is there to cover possible damages to rental property and not just normal wear and tear. Isn't painting a wall or a door way less damaging than say having a 3 to 5 year old.
When moving in to any new property my wife and I paint before we are fully settled.
It helps us understand what layout for furniture as well as understanding its relation to natural light throughout the day.
When you move in the properties are clean and have usually been primed with a nice porous white (less material needed to get it where you want).
Color makes a rented space yours.
Lets also remember that anyone frequenting "apartmenttherapy" knows about drop-cloths and general order. We are not talking about "Leave No Trace" rules.
We have lived in Dallas, Seattle and currently Mexico City.