Just because you rent, it does not mean you have to give up your rights.
http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/obje...4/138/160/FAQ/
If your municipality has laws stating you can not own reptiles, I don't think condoning breaking laws should be encouraged on a public site. Or if you have a written contract with your landlord stating you can not own reptiles, you should not breach the contract as you agreed to the contract terms in the first place.