Renting and "No Pets" how to negotiate? ?

Question

I have a handsome boy ( dog). He is our little miracle he survived parvo. He is trained and is very smart. I also have a large kennel for him to relax in while if I need to run an errand.

I would like to see an apartment I made an appointment to see it tomorrow but just realized that the listing says no pets.

I really like the apartment from the pictures I saw but will not want to part with my boy.

What can I do? Deposit for pet? negotiations ? help!

Answer 1

Offer one extra month security.  Are you in a professional career?  Do you have character references?  This should benefit you as well.  

Tell the landlord you will leave the apartment better than you found it.  Of course say it only if you will.  Irresponsible people would never think to make such a statement.

Answer 2

Generally if the location has multiple tenants you cant do much as everyone else rented under the "no pets" rule and by allowing you to have one they are violating the federal fair housing laws however if you are the only person renting at the location explain that you didnt realize it was no pets and state you really love the location and are willing to pay both a pet deposit along with pet rent and that while unattended the animal is crate trained.

Answer 3

show the seller cute pictures of the dog!!! negociate with him, while showing pictures!  

Answer 4

don't go to apartment. dog should come first. theres millions of apartments you could look at

Answer 5

They cannot post as "No Pets" and change the rules for just one tenant...No Pets is normally not negotiable, but it never hurts to ask...

Answer 6

If the ad states "No Pets", you should probably cancel the appointment. You are wasting their time by going to see the place. Their ad was clear.

Move on and find a place that does not list "No Pets" in the ad.

Answer 7

If their policy is no pets, then it is no pets.

If they allow you to have a pet, then they must allow all.

You are renting, not buying.

I have a weight limit and breed restrictions.

All my polices are in writing to protect me the OWNER.

Answer 8

well ive been in this situaton and the thing is if the landlord let you do it it may cause problems with other tenants that may have wanted to have dogs but werent allowed or it can cause other tenants to now want to get dogs and she or he would now have to oblige, i would not waste the time and look for ONLY PETS ALLOWED APARTMENTS. but try calling them and asking first and offer the deposit over the phone so you dont waste your time and theres thats the best sollution.

Answer 9

Hi,

Respect the add and look elsewhere.

Note* Alex M... Your an idiot.

Answer 10

Tell them he is your pet rock.

Answer 11

well if you dont have to move there, dont, but, is you have to say this dog is our life and negotiat

Answer 12

if they are too stict about it there is no way they will allowed your pet,... but if not you can ofer a little more money a month for letting him stay there some places charge 15 or 25 more

Answer 13

If it's not a managed facility it might be easier. Offer a deposit, ask what they would feel comfortable with. Otherwise, I'm sure you can find something else that suits your taste.

Answer 14

I would suggest if you have any friends that would watch them for you and you could check up on them daily. Hope this helped!

Answer 15

The listing says 'no pets' for a reason.  They simply do not want the bother of pets on the premises.  Look elsewhere for accommodations where pets are allowed and welcome.

The landlord doesn't care how smart your dog is, or how much of a miracle you think he is.  He's concerned with doggie doo and urine burn spots on his lawn.

He also doesn't want the risk of dog accidents on the carpets in his units, nor does he want the smell of dog in the units.

Are you getting the picture clearly ?

Answer 16

Some places will negotiate for a 500 deposit.. but usually if it says NO pets it means NO pets

Answer 17

See if they would take a deposit on your pet.  Also make sure to share with them that he is house trained and has his own little area or kennel to use when he is unsupervised and when he sleeps.  Even if that isn't true it may satisfy the owner.  Also fi you really want points, tell them that your dog is very obedient and never pees or poops indoors.  And that if a time came that you moved out, you would have the carpets cleaned before you left.

Depending on the area, you could also say that you've had this pet for many years and he is a source of comfort, because you are a single woman... etc etc you could play the female card and see what that gets you.

Answer 18

How about finding a place that allow pets. I wouldn't negotiate if I put "no pets" in an advertisement.  It would suggest to me that the person was going to pull other things on me later and also set a bad example for the other tenants.

Answer 19

tell them that it your seeing eye dog or something for your health..

it worked 4 me :)

Answer 20

Well you could talk to the landlord about putting down a deposit for the dog and with my older brothers flat i think the rules are deposit and then to make sure the dog doesnt ruin anything and if they do then a payment has to be made.  

Answer 21

If they say no pets, they mean no pets. Find another apartment. You can be kicked out if they find a pet in your apartment or you may have to immediately get rid of him, and you don't seem like the type to want to do that. Contact a promove, or something like that, tell them what you want in an apartment, and they will find ones that fit what you are looking for.

Answer 22

keep him and if they ask you say that someone died and you inherited the pet and they wont bother you!!!

Answer 23

The lease probably stipulates no pets, I'm right there with you on not being able to take an apartment without my handsome two boys (dogs)...t's your child, it's your baby, and I know the anger of him not being allowed in many apartments, stores etc...For the most part there is no negoatiations, if they allow you to negotiate for his acceptance they'd have to allow others, and it wouldn't be fair to the others in the landlords/managing agents eyes...