Questions to Ask a Landlord About Pets
Ask these before you apply or sign, and get the answers in writing on the lease or a pet addendum.
Ask these before you apply or sign, and get the answers in writing on the lease or a pet addendum.
Policy
- Are my pet's species and breed allowed?
- Is there a weight limit or breed restriction?
- How many pets are allowed per unit?
- Is the building pet-friendly or truly pet-inclusive?
Costs
- Is there a pet deposit, and is it refundable?
- Is there monthly pet rent, and how much per pet?
- Is there a one-time pet fee, and what does it cover?
Living with a pet
- Are there pet amenities on site (dog park, washing station)?
- Where is the nearest pet relief area or green space?
- Are there rules about pets in common areas or noise?
- How are assistance animals handled, since they are not pets under federal law?
A verbal promise is not a policy. Get the important answers in writing before you commit.
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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
Whether your pet's species and breed are allowed, if there is a weight limit or breed restriction, how many pets are allowed per unit, and whether the building is pet-friendly or truly pet-inclusive.
Whether there is a pet deposit and if it is refundable, whether there is monthly pet rent and how much per pet, and whether there is a one-time pet fee and what it covers.
Assistance animals, meaning service animals and emotional support animals, are not pets under federal law, so ask how the landlord handles them separately from the standard pet policy.
Yes. A verbal promise is not a policy. Get the important answers in writing on the lease or a pet addendum before you commit.
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