How to Convince Your Landlord to Allow Pets
A dog is a part of the family, a cat is a part of the home, even a fish can be a family member. Pets are important to animal loving people and communities. Our pets are a member of the family, giving us unconditional affection and endless amusement. It may be challenging to rent a property with your pets. They are not always seen as an extension of the family, especially by people who are not pet-lovers.
There is always the possibility that you may get your landlord to allow you bring your pet along if he or she is a private owner. Where there are a lot of people fighting for the property, due to the choice, the landlord can cherry pick the best, and unfortunately, people with pets are not the best. Fortunately, most landlords and property managers are upfront towards pets when leasing their homes. If you already have a pet, you should share this information when contacting possible landlords throughout your inquiry. Pet owners often face this kind of predicament. You locate the ideal home, but the owner does not permit pets.
But what will you do? Do you keep searching for a different area to rent, or can you work something out with the homeowner?
How can you persuade the landlord to reconsider their decision if you prefer to begin negotiations? You might attempt numerous methods to convince your landlords:
1. Speak with Your Landlord – Communicate with your prospective (or present) landlord concerning the matter. Consider presenting the landlord with proof of your pet’s training, spay or neuter certifications, vaccinations, and a writing of recommendation from your current or previous landlord when discussing renting the place. The worst they can say is NO. and then you can just keep looking. A pet is more important than a house, especially if you have not moved in yet.
2. Arrange a meeting with your pet – Meet in the landlord’s preferred location and let them get comfortable. Your landlord could give in if he or she meets the adorable face of your pet and knows that the animal is well-behaved, pleasant, and non-destructive.
3. Be Willing to Compromise – If you hope to be able to encourage your landlord to let you have a pet in your rental, you may need to be prepared to be flexible with the kind of pet you decide to bring into your home. With that being said, some landlords may be more lenient with good tenants, so don’t rule out talking to your landlord about the possibility of keeping a pet.
The landlord’s priority is their property. Your priority is your pet, you can always find a house that will allow you both in. There can be some negotiations but some landlords can give you a quick “NO” so you can move on to the next.
Do not bring a pet into the property without consulting the landlord first. Doing this could leave you in breach of your contract and therefore you could get evicted from your house. Communication is key!
