Renting a Property with Pets

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Most pet owners look at their pets almost like family. And of course they are well behaved and no trouble at all! Unfortunately, not all landlords are pet lovers so you may have a difficult time convincing them that little “Fido” or “Fluffy” are not going to cause any problems.

The reality is that most pets do leave the rented property in a smellier and dirtier condition than when they arrive. Your best bet is to purchase pet insurance, as most of the insurance policies not only pay for vet bills, but will also cover damage to someone else’s property through the liability insurance.

A lot of landlords are reluctant to letting dogs onto their property, especially those with long hair that tends to shed profusely. Although it sounds strange, some pet owners have produced a C.V. for their dogs, giving as much detail as possible. You might want to include things like breed, age, temperament, last set of shots, whether it’s been to training, how quiet he tends to be and anything else that might convince your prospective landlord that your dog should be welcomed as part of your family.

Be prepared however to pay more of a deposit as a security measure should the landlord need to do a more intense cleaning or repair damage done by your pet once you have decided to move out. By agreeing right up front to pay extra for this unlikely event, could be seen as a good faith measure by the landlord and would have him looking favourably at your application request.

If the landlord is still not convinced, you might want to ask him to visit you at your current home to see just how clean and damage free your living space is in, which may win him over. If this is not possible, your current landlord might be willing to write out a reference for you to give to the new landlord stating that they have had no problems with your pet.

Make sure no matter where you live, that you leave your rental unit in the same condition as you found it, as stated in your tenancy agreement. We all want to have our “family” members with us, but we must be considerate of others at all cost.

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