Renting With Pets

Renting with pets can present some additional challenges, but with the right approach, you can find a pet-friendly rental and ensure a positive experience for both you and your furry friend. Here are some tips for renting with pets:

1. Start your search early: Begin your search for a pet-friendly rental well in advance. It may take more time to find suitable options, so give yourself ample time to explore different listings.
2. Be honest about your pet: Always be honest about your pet when inquiring about a rental. Provide accurate information about your pet’s breed, size, and any training they have undergone. Being transparent from the beginning builds trust with the landlord and property manager.
3. Prepare a pet resume: Create a pet resume that highlights your pet’s information, such as training, vaccinations, breed, age, size, spaying/neutering and registration. Include details about their behavior, any obedience classes they’ve attended, and their overall temperament. This can help demonstrate that your pet is well-behaved and responsible.
4. Provide references for your pet: If you have rented with your pet before, consider providing references from previous landlords to vouch for your pet’s behavior and your responsibility as a pet owner.
5. Be a responsible pet owner: Throughout your tenancy, make sure to be a responsible pet owner. Follow all pet-related rules and regulations, keep your pet well-groomed and vaccinated, clean up after them, and ensure they are not causing any disturbances to neighbors.

Remember that finding a pet-friendly rental that suits you, may require extra effort, but it’s worth it to ensure a comfortable home for both you and your pet.