How do you get pet rentals?

1. How does pet rent work?
2. How much does pet rent cost?
3. Are pet rents legal?
4. Is it hard to rent with pets?
5. Can you refuse pets as a landlord?
6. Is a pet fee monthly?
7. Can a landlord charge extra rent for pets?
8. What is a pet fee for?
9. How do I ask my landlord for a cat?
10. Why don t landlords allow pets?
11. Can rental properties say no pets?
12. How can I hide my cat from my landlord?
13. What happens if you have a pet in a no pet apartment?

How does pet rent work?

With pet rent you'll pay a monthly fee as long as you and your pet live in the rental. The fee is relatively small — usually $35 or less — and is considered a discretionary charge, meaning the landlord can legally include this extra charge in your lease, in most cases.

How much does pet rent cost?

Generally, landlords charge anywhere from $25 to $100 per month for pet rent. It largely depends on animals allowed, number of pets on the property, and the overall size, value, and condition of the home (meaning how much damage those pets could possibly do). Unlike a pet deposit, pet rent is nonrefundable.

Are pet rents legal?

Model tenancy agreement changed to allow renting with pets

Allowing pets is now the default position on the government's recommended model tenancy agreement. ... Tenants will still have a legal duty to cover the costs of any damage caused by pets, but more tenants will be able to find suitable accommodation.

Is it hard to rent with pets?

NSW: there's nothing in the state's Residential Tenancies Act that says you can't have a pet, but landlords can insert their own pet-preventing clauses into leasing agreements, and NSW Fair Trading recommends seeking permission from your landlord before letting your furry friends move in.

Can you refuse pets as a landlord?

Landlords can still stop tenants from keeping pets but must offer a reasonable excuse for refusal in writing within 28 days of the tenant's request. Reasonable excuses would include a ban in smaller homes or flats where owning a pet might be impractical, said the minister.

Is a pet fee monthly?

Unlike a one-time pet deposit or fee, pet rent is a monthly amount paid in addition to the standard rent. ... While both pet rent and pet deposits may be used to pay for damage caused by pets, it's important to note that they are separate and handled differently in a rental agreement.

Can a landlord charge extra rent for pets?

No. They are charging extra rent because the pet could possibly cause damage to the property. Therefore, when a landlord charges extra security deposit for wear and tear or possible damage and extra rent for those same reasons, many people believe they are being double-charged for the pleasure of owning a pet.

What is a pet fee for?

A pet fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee for wear and tear and property damage. Pet rent is a monthly fee to allow pets and cover wear and tear and property damage. A pet deposit is a one-time, refundable fee that covers property damage.

How do I ask my landlord for a cat?

Try phoning local letting agents and landlords and explain your situation. By reassuring them that you're a responsible owner and your cat has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and treated for fleas, some may be happy to give permission. Put together a 'Pet CV' to tell prospective landlords about your cat.

Why don t landlords allow pets?

Why landlords refuse pets: Worries about pets smelling. Worries about damage to the property. Worries about pets not being properly trained.

Can rental properties say no pets?

There is no term in the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 that prohibits you from keeping a pet, or that requires you to ask for your landlord's consent before you keep a pet.

How can I hide my cat from my landlord?

If you want to hide your pet from your landlord, always cover up any evidence (odor, hair). Vacuum your house thoroughly, including the couches, curtains, and the rugs/carpets. Regularly make use of scented candles, room sprays to mask the pet smell.

What happens if you have a pet in a no pet apartment?

If your lease has a no-pet clause and you get a pet, your landlord will have the legal right to ask you to remove the animal from the property. ... To move during your lease, you'll have to break the lease and pay hefty penalties, sublet your rental, or work out an arrangement with your landlord to end the agreement early.