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crystal0001 t1_iy3pzpj wrote

I was content with my apartment until wanting a dog, falling in love with one, and then being yelled at by my landlord for asking him what he thought about me getting a dog. Very sad, the dog was so sweet. Anyways, I’m considering a new spot. What’re y’all’s experiences with dog policies for rentals?

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aintjoan t1_iy3se8f wrote

Ask up front and be polite. If they don't allow dogs, you can politely ask if there is anything you could do (pay a larger pet deposit, show proof of training, etc). If they say no, just move on. You may have better luck if you look at small house rentals rather than apartments.

Please do NOT become one of those people who abuses the emotional support animal rules to force a dog into a building that doesn't allow them. Respect that owners and other renters alike may prefer not to have a dog in their building either for reasons of allergies or not wanting to listen to a dog howl all day long.

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crystal0001 t1_iy4evxt wrote

I agree with you 100% about not pursuing the emotional support route- a couple of my friends suggested it and I wouldn’t wanna cause issues with my landlord or threaten him with some ethical dilemma. I was just hoping to get a furry companion. Thank you for the advice :)

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ageofadzz t1_iy3v71y wrote

My landlord only requires a one-time $250 payment.

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Brahette t1_iy4q9ws wrote

Apt complexes and big managed buildings will have pet policies written out specifically that they can't sway from. Individual landlords have more flexibility. I've had multiple dogs and never had an issue with renting - for private landlords, I usually negotiate a pet deposit, pet rent, or both.

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Basique_b t1_iy3rv8q wrote

i paid a deposit and a freaking pet rent added per month. but it's worth it for my Bowie boy!

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randym99 t1_iy4i447 wrote

My landlord doesn't charge any extra for it, but he's just a dude with a couple rental properties

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