How to Gracefully Live with Your Pet in Apartments for Rent

Article Written and Prepared by: Neoli Marcos


Renting with a pet can be a difficult task, and up to this time, the property for rent market is not exactly a pet-friendly place. And for a good reason. After all, staying in apartments for rent inevitably means having to live among other people who a. may be allergic to animal hair, b. has had previous troublesome experience with animals, c. may not be an animal lover, and many other reasons. So let's respect them.



But now that there are more pet owners in the rental property market, property owners have seen the demand for pet-friendly apartments for rents, and have become more flexible. In the first place, as you look for property for rent, only approach those listings that expressly allow pets.



While some property owners may be swayed from their "no pets" policy, most can't be due to Corporate Body rules. Here's how you and your pet can move in a house for rent in no time: Get a letter of recommendation from your former rental property owners for proof of your responsible pet ownership. Include your past property owners' names, addresses, phone numbers, in chronological order.



Gather your pet's veterinary records and recommendations, including all up-to-date vaccinations, worm and flea control, and general good health, council records and any other positive details you may wish to include. In essence, you are preparing a pet resume.



If your dog has had any special training for obedience or showmanship, include them in your pet resume. Also, it pays to do some research on how you can get your prospective property owner's nod to your pet.



Include a picture of your pet with your resume. Ideally, don't take your pet with you to the premises of the property for rent as you meet the owner for the first time. Unless you are asked to do so. If the property owner wants to meet your pet, it helps to exercise the dog well before the meeting time to release excess energy, which will put your pet in a more calm condition.



Lastly, provide a written statement that you will always keep your dog on a leash when outside, and that you will clean-up after your pet.



When all else fails, offer to pay a “pet deposit” if required. This is not a bribe of course. Consider it a last ditch effort.



It may take hard work on your part to search the right apartment for rent for you and your pet. Understand that some property for rent have strict policies about pets and you have to respect their refusal. Otherwise, you're better off saving for the future so that the next time you browse online real estate listings, you'll be looking for homes for sale, instead of apartments for rent.



Now, that's a place where your pet is always welcome!



























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Neoli write articles and press releases for http://www.ozfreeonline.com - this piece he made served as an article exclusive for http://realestate.ozfreeonline.com - which offers a comprehensive list of office & commercial real estates, homes for rent or sell and an apartment finder to thousands of properties in Australia.