Why dosen't all Apartment Complex's allow small pets? I want help in changing their policies.?

Question

I want to give my daughter a small puppy, as a friend, but the complex where were living ; doesn't allow pets and we can't afford to move anywhere else. I need to remain in this community, due to the School which, she attends, but I really want a puppy for her.

Answer 1

It's all about carpet damage, and possible chewing of woodwork, not to mention doggie doodoo on the lawns and burn spots on the lawns from urine.  If your unit doesn't allow pets, you're not going to change their minds.  

You need to find accommodations which DO allow such pets, but be prepared to pay a premium, a heavy security deposit, and a possible nonrefundable pet fee.

Answer 2

i agree with the person under me,

my mom runs an apartment building and they dont allow pets because of carpet & certain reasons:

- the people take their dogs to go #1 & #2 on the lawn or area around the building and leave the #2 sitting there for someone to step on....personally, thats kinda gross [not saying your like that]

- and we have the carpet reason, yes alot of the times untrained doggies tend to go on the carpet, and that seriously messes up the carpet...you should tell your landlord that youll give him a "pet deposit" and see what he can do.

usually, pet deposits are about 400.00 though =/

but you know, it pays for recarpeting that certain area that stained when you move out.

good luck

Answer 3

Every property owner has the right to exclude pets. They tend to cause more damage, noise, etc. especially in an Apt complex.

You knew the rules before you moved in, they won't change the rules now.

If you really want a pet, you'll have to move.

Answer 4

Well, to be quite honest. Private property is private property. The owner can make any rules within reason they want. If you cant afford to move, maybe you should hold off with the added expense of a pet anyway. Puppies are expensive to keep healthy. Vet bills are no joke.

Answer 5

Try as one may, animals do destructive things at times, and a barking animal is annoying.  Plus p**p clean up.  I can see why these rules apply.  Afraid if you do not want to be evicted, you will have to wait for a puppy until you are in a different apartment.  

Rules are meant to be followed, and unless it was a service dog, you are out of luck.

Answer 6

You will not be able to change the policies.   One big problem with a rule change like that is that other people have leases too, and they also state "no pets".   Those people want, and deserve to live in an animal free complex.   You would be denying them their rights to live without animals around if you were to move a puppy in.    Your desire does not trump their rights.    You never should have moved there in the first place if the rules are not to your liking.    

She has to wait for you to move before she gets a puppy.   Plain and simple.    My daughter is waiting for a pony.   No ponies allowed according to my zoning.   Kids learn they can not have everything they want.

Answer 7

First off, Puppies grow up and usually live 15 years. Small or not they can ruin a place. I would not rent the place after a puppy urinated all over it. The owner has the right to say no. Second, if you can not afford to move, you can not afford pets. 3rd place, sounds like you want a puppy more than she does. I have had it with renters and there dogs. YAP YAP YAPPING.  

Answer 8

its typically about carpet deposits... unless you can cough up some major cash for a crazy carpet deposit your kinda stuck.... my apartments even charge 15 extra dollars a month per pet in what they call "pet rent" and i have a mini pug....