Table of Contents
How do I approach my landlord about my pet?
Renting with pets
- Are Pet Owners Still Struggling to Find Pet-friendly Homes?
- Do Your Research Well in Advance.
- Manage Your Expectations.
- Win the Letting Agents Over.
- Show Your Landlord that You Can Be Trusted.
- Provide All Necessary Pet Documentation.
- Organise a “Meet & Greet” Session with Your Pets.
Can I convince my landlord to allow pets?
If you have a well-behaved pet, proving that to your landlord could be all that is needed to convince your landlord to allow you to have a pet. The landlord may also be willing to waive the rule for you if they connect with your pet, or see that your pet is kind and harmless.
How do you negotiate a pet with a landlord?
How to Convince Your Landlord to Allow Pets
- Prove Your Worth.
- Put Together Your Pet Resume.
- Offer Extra Security.
- Introduce Your Pet in Person.
- Provide Anecdotes.
- Quote the Law and Building Policies.
- Take Advantage of the Three-Month Law.
- The Law Can Be on Your Side.
Should I allow my tenant to have a dog?
If there are not a lot of pet-friendly properties, tenants will have fewer options, and you may be able to charge slightly higher rents if you allow pets due to the increased demand. Happier Tenants: Animals can help reduce stress. Having a pet around can make your property feel more like a home for the tenant.
Can a landlord refuse to allow pets?
Renters must seek written consent from their landlord to keep animals in the property. A landlord cannot ‘unreasonably withhold or delay’ consent. The landlord should accept requests where they are satisfied that the Tenant is a responsible pet owner and the property is suitable (notice should, not must)
Can I get my Landlord to allow me to have a dog?
If there’s a term in your tenancy agreement which bans pets, you can ask your landlord to change it to allow you to have an assistance dog. For example, if you’re visually impaired and have a guide dog.
Can You sneak a dog into a rental property?
Do not attempt to sneak in a dog or you could end up facing fines or even eviction. When you first signed your lease, your landlord will likely have made it clear whether the “no pets” restriction was negotiable or not. However, if you have lived there for a while, it may be worth asking again.
How to negotiate with a landlord for a pet?
Negotiating With Your Landlord. Consider asking your landlord if he has any specific concerns he wants to address and add them to your contract. He may want you to adhere to certain size restrictions, or even have certain breeds he doesn’t want in his building. He may ask that you avoid puppies or high-energy dog breeds.
What happens if your landlord doesn’t tell you about your pet?
And, after three months, if your landlord hasn’t said anything or filed a suit, they cannot do a thing about the newest tenant. The city recommends keeping detailed notes about when and where an employee of the building saw you with your (non-notorious) pet and who else witnessed the encounter.