Allowing Pets?

Discussion in 'Landlord & Rental Property Questions' started by LindaKay, May 5, 2014.

  1. 2times

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    of course it is okay! you should first check in with the person you are renting from of course. but i would bring them with me, if they didnt mess everything up of course. if you have a dog that likes to eat the rug or a cat that likes to tear uo the curtains then maybe it is not such a great idea. but if you really love them then go ahead!!
     
  2. Gelsemium

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    The matter is not if you love pets or not, it's a business and if the property can be damaged I don't know up to what point is wise to do it, even if they are paying more for rent.
     
  3. JackHark

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    As with almost all business, you need to remove emotion from the equation.
     
  4. LittleMissMia

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    While being a land owner who allows pets is very beneficial (because most land lords do not allow pets), it's not something I would allow. I am a landlord and I have made the mistake of allowing a couple bring their cat into the home. I had no idea just how much damage this one innocent looking kitty could really do; after professional cleaners came and cleaned the carpets there was still that faint, musty smell of cat urine in some places. There were also gnaw marks where the cat had chewed on the wood in various places in the home such as cabinets. The cat had shredded the carpet in many places and left the carpet in strings. Although it is nothing money can't fix I find it so much easier to just not allow pets in rentals. It saves a lot of time and hassle!
     
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  5. cmiller

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    This is tricky due to the fact a lot of people do own pets at the same time you have to think about how it can effect you property. This is kind of hard to answer. I think it could be ok as long as it is a small animal.
     
  6. LittleMissMia

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    What do you mean by small? Like a hamster? (haha):D
     
  7. suiac

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    I've grown up my entire life having dogs, cats and even hamsters where I lived, so permitting animals in rental properties is just fine to me. As long as they don't do any damage (and even if they did, they would pay for it) and as long as they don't put anyone around in danger, I don't see why pets shouldn't be allowed.
    I'm not sure about having more than 2 animals per household, though. Having, for instance, 4 dogs, 3 cats and 4 birds + an aquarium might seem a little bit too much.
    But I stick to my first thought: if they're willing to pay for any potential damage they make, I guess that's fine.
     
  8. Annabell

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    I can understand why some owners don't want to take the risk, but they are turning away potential customers by not allowing it. And it's not like they can't include a fee/clause to cover any damages caused by the animals. I mean, every landlord charges a deposit which is returned or not depending upon the condition of the place when you move out. Why would that not cover the damages by an animal?
     
  9. wander_n_wonder

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    It depends on the type of pets and also on the type of pet owner. If you see that the pet owner is the responsible type, then overall it's not bad to allow pets. On the other hand, if you see that the owner himself is not very careful of his pet and that even basic hygiene is not being followed, you have to consider imposing a rule that prohibits pets.

    One of the most common causes of dilapidation of a home is if the pet owner is not able to control and discipline their pets accordingly.
     
  10. pascual

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    As a renter I really wish more landlords allowed pets, but I can see the landlord side of the coin here. I love dogs and currently rent an apartment where pets are not allowed. My girlfriend also rents and although her building doesn't allow pets, it is kind of a soft rule and her dog is allowed. He has pee'd and ruined a lot of the hardwood floor so this is the perfect example of why some landlords panic at the idea of allowing pets. She will have to pay to fix some of the damage he has done.
     

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