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DZviol, you will definitely want to get written approval from your chapter's house corporation before starting any work! I cannot stress this enough, and I am speaking from experience.
For those of you who rent, your landlord probably stipulates in your lease what you can and cannot do to the property. The lease agreement is a legally binding document and if you (as tenant) violate the terms of your lease, you could find yourself hit with damage fines, having to return the property to the "original" state, and possibly eviction from the property. Your house corporation should know what steps to take to ensure your sorority complies with the lease document so you can make the improvements you want to make. Also, your house corporation can help you prioritize needs and wants and help you get the work done in a timely manner.
A good place to start is scheduling a heavy cleaning day (or weekend!) Start advertising any workdates well in advance if you want your chapter parents and area alumnae to help. Many times these people are willing to help, but they just don't get enough advance notice to actually be there. Let them know a *minimum* of 3-4 weeks in advance and follow up with them a week prior to the event to encourage and confirm participation.
If you rent the property as furnished, be sure you know who owns what before throwing out anything. If you have questions, ask before donating or trashing! Keep paint colors on the lighter side, take before and after pictures, and most importantly keep detailed records and receipts from everything. Again, your house corporation should be able to assist you with a lot of this.
Good luck!
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