We were willing to remove and plant a new tree of her choosing to replace the dead one. She doesn't want to do anything about it as it means more maintenance. Fair enough I guess. Wouldn't I need the LLs permission to hang something like that? There are a couple of old hooks on the eaves but they are broken. Our lease says we can't use any hooks of any kind without first obtaining permission. If it needs permission I'm not hopeful that she would allow it. The room has old style Venetians and our block out curtains on it. Its always warm to hot in that one room where it gets the full sun. Again, good in winter haha.

I might look into replacement handles Tinks. Maybe there is something better on the market.

Good idea about council