Finding a Dog Friendly Place to Rent
Introduction
You find yourself needing to find a new place to live and you have pets. In my experience in renting with pets for over 25 years in urban, suburban and rural locations, I have been in such a situation many, many times. Many other pet owners have been, as well. Many inexperienced people approach the problem on two dimensions: first, I need a place to live and second, I have pets. It is at this point where the mistakes begin.
The process in finding a place to live with pets is actually multi-dimensional. You must examine your resources. Ask yourself:
Can I afford a place that may charge expensive pet deposits?
Am I ready for the extra promotion I will have to do to “sell” my prospective landlord on my pets? You also must consider your pets.
Do your pets have behavioral problems that prevent them from living in a rental?
Do your pets have “pet resumes” describing in detail how they will be great tenants?
Can your dog live without a yard if you move into an apartment?
The process in finding a place to live with pets is actually multi-dimensional. You must examine your resources. Ask yourself:
Can I afford a place that may charge expensive pet deposits?
Am I ready for the extra promotion I will have to do to “sell” my prospective landlord on my pets? You also must consider your pets.
Do your pets have behavioral problems that prevent them from living in a rental?
Do your pets have “pet resumes” describing in detail how they will be great tenants?
Can your dog live without a yard if you move into an apartment?
You must also consider elements outside your sphere.
Will your neighbors find you to be responsible, that you clean up after your pets and keep them quiet and clean?
Will your landlord be stuck with neighbor complaints and a rental that needs hundreds or even thousands of dollars of cleaning and repair when you leave?
Will your actions encourage your landlord to rent to future dog owning tenants based on their experience with you and your pets?
Will your neighbors find you to be responsible, that you clean up after your pets and keep them quiet and clean?
Will your landlord be stuck with neighbor complaints and a rental that needs hundreds or even thousands of dollars of cleaning and repair when you leave?
Will your actions encourage your landlord to rent to future dog owning tenants based on their experience with you and your pets?
This chapter will give you a good start on finding that new place where you will be happy, your pets will thrive, your neighbors will have no complaints and your landlord will be willing to rent to future tenants with pets.
First there is the “13 Steps to Finding Pet Friendly Housing” by the Humane Society of the United States. This list details what to consider when looking for a new place to live.
Second, there is a list of questions to ask yourself to see if you are truly prepared to have a pet in a rental and what to do if you are already in a rental that allows pets and you want to get a pet.
Third, you will find examples on a pet resume and how to make one for your own pet.
First there is the “13 Steps to Finding Pet Friendly Housing” by the Humane Society of the United States. This list details what to consider when looking for a new place to live.
Second, there is a list of questions to ask yourself to see if you are truly prepared to have a pet in a rental and what to do if you are already in a rental that allows pets and you want to get a pet.
Third, you will find examples on a pet resume and how to make one for your own pet.
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