By options, I simply mean the ability to do what I want to do at the time (i.e. go on that vacation, rather than having to save up for it and ask permission from my boss.

Regardless of this fact, I began an AirBnB business here where I leased a property, and with permission from the owners, I re-leased it out on AirBnB.

The Appraiser is forbidden (by law) to discuss their opinion or appraisal results with anyone other then their client, without their express permission, which does not happen, in these cases.

I confirmed with Realtor, tenant never asked landlord for permission to alter the building.

This is also the case in HOA's or Condo Associations where it is often times written into the Rules and Regulations or CC&R's.Probably not worth it to risk getting caught in those instances.That being said, there are plenty of people who do this whether they have permission or not, and there are some landlords who will allow it.

You don't need his permission for sh*t.

The appraisal said zoning compliance isillegal", "Highest and best use is single family residential based on legal permissible use per zoning regulations.

I don't like feeling like I have to ask mommy for permission on everything I want to do.

Is that permissible in your opinion? 

I do have permission to enter both homes per agreement to waive liability and I was told to break in and change the locks.