People always ask what kind of deposit does a landlord request if the tenant has a pet. There is no set amount or set rules to determine how much because every situation is different. The size of the dog, the breed of the dog all this goes into determining the amount of the deposit.
A landlord must consider his other tenants and neighbors before he decides to allow pets into his rental property. All of the following applies:
* Will the owner be responsible and clean up after his dog or cat?
* If there are fleas, will they spread to the other units?
* What about aggressive breeds of dogs?
* What kind of damage can a dog or cat inflict on the apartment?
* Will the owner be responsible about letting the dog out or cleaning the litter box?
* What about animals that have not been neutered?
* Will a dog owner only take his dog out on a lease and not allow him to run free?
All of these questions need to be answered. But even if they are all answered positively the landlord may still not allow a pet. Some landlords will just never consider allowing any pet at all because of previous bad experiences. A minority of landlords will allow a pet but generally with a pet deposit.
Moving Your Pet
Getting through the emotional stress of moving is difficult enough for adults and children. But what about pets, a species with whom we can't even level? Pet owners are often baffled by their pets' behavior during and after a move. Sometimes it's a personality change, a regression in housebreaking habits or a sudden unexplained illness. Even if you don't notice something that dramatic, there's no question that your faithful companion is feeling stress. How do you move your pet and keep the strain to an absolute minimum -- both to yourself and your beloved pet?
Is That Apartment Hazardous to Your Health?
When you sign a lease committing yourself to a unit in an apartment complex or building, you're agreeing to live in close quarters with strangers. You're also making the assumption that your building will be properly managed and maintained. That includes such factors as air quality and adequate pest control. As a tenant, you have rights, of course, but some of the most serious threats to your health -- such as carbon monoxide -- are ones you can't even see or smell.
Does The Landlord Have To Clean The Apartment Before I Move In?
QUESTION:What can I do about a landlord who promised a clean and newly painted apartment before we moved in, but didn't deliver? We have moved in because we had nowhere else to go, but I am concerned about our children's health and the total well-being of our family. Can I report the unhealthy living conditions to the health department? Please let me know of my legal rights or how to go about this problem in a dignified manner.
