Looking for a pet friendly apartment near your favorite fishing spot? Even if you are not a pet owner, it’s likely that you already know how difficult it is to find apartments that are pet friendly. Here is a handy checklist that should make your task of finding a pet friendly apartment a whole lot easier.
Get an early start
Finding a pet friendly apartment is time consuming. You will do yourself a favor if get a jump on it at least two months before moving out of your current residence.This/tag helps explain it more.
Do some planning
Think about where you want to live as it relates to your pet as well as your fishing pole. For example, is there an outdoor area or dog friendly park within walking distance?
Use online resources
Fish around for apartment listing websites. Search for rental agencies online and key in “pet friendly” in your search request. You can even drop a line to family and friends and see if they can provide any bites of information.
Call the shelter
Contact the local animals shelters. Many local Humane Societies have their own websites where they provide a list of pet friendly apartments and hotels.
Check the paper
Look in area newspapers. Classified ads are still a valuable source and most newspapers are now accessible online.
Be ready to pay extra
You may be required to put down a damage deposit for any wear and tear to carpets or property damage that your pet may cause.
Be convincing
Assuring the landlord or management that you are a responsible pet owner, just might reel them into believing it. Offer to bring your pet to meet them. Be prepared to provide your pet’s up-to-date vaccination records.
A letter is better
If you rented before, ask your previous landlord for a letter stating that you and your pet were good tenants.
Just ask
Even if a no pets policy is in place, it might be worth your while to ask if they will make an exception. Just be sure you get it in writing.
Be up-front and honest
Don’t try to sneak in to your new place without disclosing that you have a pet. Honesty is the best policy.