Comments on: How to Get a Landlord to Accept Pets

on 5/4/2008 Accept that some people do not enjoy being forced into contact with animals because of previous bad experiences, allergies, or aesthetic preferences. These people tend to search out habitation that has policies that restrict other tennants from owning pets. Respect their wishes and avoid putting your potential landlord into a no-win situation.
Ask your landlord if s/he can recommend an alternative.

on 5/4/2008 Accept that some people do not enjoy being forced into contact with animals because of previous bad experiences, allergies, or aesthetic preferences. These people tend to search out habitation that has policies that restrict other tennants from owning pets. Respect their wishes and avoid putting your potential landlord into a no-win situation.
Ask your landlord if s/he can recommend an alternative.

on 2/10/2007 Under your "Tips and Warnings" statement, I quote: Your state may have a law that allows tenants to keep pets under certain circumstances (such as a companion dog for a disabled tenant) even if the landlord has a no-pets policy.
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If the landlord must allow pets for disabled individuals, then, the landlord MUST allow pets for all. Otherwise, the landlord himself, is discriminating against NON-disabled individuals... :-)

on 11/22/2005 For you single women who live in a "no pets" apartment but really want a dog, try telling the landlord that you're frightened living alone, and that you would like a dog for protection or to give a warning to strangers.

on 11/22/2005 If you are having trouble finding an apartment that allows pets, try contacting local animal shelters. They often keep a list of pet-friendly apartments in the area. Do NOT purchase a pet for your landlord. This will not convince your landlord that you are a responsible pet owner! (And chances are you will be adding to the number of pets brought to the shelter.) Have your pet spayed/neutered, clean up after their mess, and obey leash laws. These are the things that a landlord is looking for in a tenant.

on 11/22/2005 I usually meet the prospective landlord first, make a favourable impression, and when the deal is all but sealed, say,"There's just one thing. I have a cat. How would you feel about me bringing it here?" If they say no, then politely turn the flat down. If they say yes, make sure your cat behaves!

on 11/22/2005 Well ... hamsters aren't really fish, but that's how my
landlord thinks of them. If you have a cat or dog, you
have to pay a deposit, a fee, AND pet "rent"! Because
my hamster lives in an aquarium, they count him as
a fish and don't charge.

on 11/22/2005 Buy your landlord a pet.