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Why is so hard to rent a house with pets?
Originally Answered: Why won’t some landlords rent to pet owners? The easy answer is that landlords don’t want damage to their property, and often, pets increase the wear and tear on a property, or do actual damage. Also, in some cases, the landlord has to cover possible pets in their insurance.
Why is it so hard to rent with a dog?
Dogs are renowned for being noisy, and howling at night can be particularly annoying for neighbours. While some dogs are well-trained and not vocal during late hours of the night, many landlords are simply not willing to take the risk.
Why do so many landlords not allow pets?
Why landlords refuse pets: Worries about pets smelling. Worries about damage to the property. Worries about pets not being properly trained.
Can you convince landlord to allow pets?
If you have a well-behaved pet, proving that to your landlord could be all that is needed to convince your landlord to allow you to have a pet. The landlord may also be willing to waive the rule for you if they connect with your pet, or see that your pet is kind and harmless.
How do I find a pet-friendly property?
The aim of our Lets with Pets scheme is to help pet owners find rented homes with their pets. We have highlighted the property websites and online agencies below because we believe they make it easy to search for pet-friendly properties, which takes some of the stress out of house hunting with a pet. Zoopla has a pet-friendly property filter.
Can you rent a house if you have a dog?
Nobody likes the hassles involved with moving, much less finding rental housing that accepts pets. If you are renting now, start to check ads and contact real estate agents and rental agencies at least six weeks before your lease expires. Understand why many housing communities reject pets.
Why don’t More landlords allow pets?
While there’s two clear reasons why landlords may want to consider allowing pets (more demand and higher rents), there’s one really big reason why they don’t: the risk falls on their shoulders.
How do you get pet owners to stay in your neighborhood?
Emphasize that you always clean up after your dog outdoors and that you always properly dispose of your pet’s waste. Promote yourself. Responsible pet owners make excellent residents. Because they must search harder for a place to live, pet caregivers are more likely to stay put.