Why are finding pet friendly apartments so difficult? The rental property market, up to this point, has not exactly been a pet friendly place.However, with over 50% of renters owning a pet, more and more property owners are beginning to realize that pet owners are a huge portion of the total available renters in the US. Pet friendly apartments are in demand, and websites such as doghouseproperties.com are making it easier to find them online (after all, listing a property is free for any pet friendly property owner or manager!)
Once you find a pet friendly apartment, you will need to ask the property owner to consider your pet. The easiest way to convince your potential landlord that you are a responsible pet owner is to complile these few things:
- Get a letter of recommendation from your former rental property owners/managers for proof of your responsible pet ownership. Include your past property owners' names, addresses, and phone numbers.
- Prepare a Pet Resume with information from your pet's veterinary records, including all up-to-date vaccinations, worm and flea control, general good health, and any other positive details you may wish to include. Also, include any special certification (i.e. AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program), training for obedience or showmanship.
- Bring a picture of your dog when you meet with the property owner. Offer to have the owner/manager meet the dog at their convenience — it shows you have nothing to hide. If the property owner wants to meet your pet, it helps to exercise the dog well before the meeting time to release excess energy.
- Provide a written statement that you will keep your dog on a leash when outside, and that you will clean & dispose of your pet's waste properly.
Keep in mind that offering a “pet deposit” may be necessary in order to sway the property owner into renting to you. This is not a bribe, just extra leverage when dealing with a property owner.
For more information on finding pet friendly apartments visit doghouseproperties.com.
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