1st check lease agreement for what you can and cannot do. 2nd do you need room darkening or light filtering? what are your dyi skills?

Lease agreement doesn’t say anything about it but if it’s something I could put back on when I move out, would it matter?

Depends on what the walls are made of: concrete? sheetrock?

i'd remove both and put nicely pack them away.

then I'd ditch the curtains altogether and order a nice blind. blinds.com is where I get mine.

cellulars, woven woods, roman blinds, or if you want modern, a solar shade. see what you like. I don't know what your style is or what your furniture looks like, so it's hard to suggest anything.

you oculd also remove the verticals and just have nice drapery. (get a new rod, a heavier one w/sturdier brackets on the end so you don't have the brace in the middle)

btw, it's easy to patch any holes w/"patch and paint" for drywall. (if it's plaster, get an ok from the owner)

Why is it taking five try's on the MAC to post a comment??? Why?

You may find every window in the complex has them. Push them to the side and ignore them, or pack away. A Loews or home Depot can help you and will install something you buy from them.

The apartment complex may want all of the vertical blinds the same color (i.e. white), so you might want to check with management about installing a different color if you are considering that.

Walk a round the complex and see if all the blinds are the same form outside. I would not approach the landlord about anything unless you have to. I found when we rented the less I asked permission for the better and never lost my damage deposit. IMO if possible remove and pack away the blinds and get a nice set of drapes on a rod a bit heavier , the drapes can be lined if you need blackout jus make sure they are much fuller than what you have.

jan,,,that's all i use. you ought to try posting pics w/your comment. i have to copy everything i write in case it disappears. then repost the pics. so annoying. have no idea why this site keeps doing this to us.

It is SUPER annoying.....................lol. Aurrgggghghghgghhghg

Should have bought an extended warranty on that 25 year old Mac ...... And I would just leave the blinds, they are a pain to remove, store, and reinstall, and really a waste of money, even if you are staying.

if the vert blinds are covering a sliding door, you don't want horizontal blinds.

I have same issue and came across this piece....https://todayscreativeideas.com/how-to-replace-vertical-blinds-with-curtains/

oops I see this article has already been suggested reading!