How to Reduce Dog Barking Problems in an Apartment
The first bark is rarely the useful part of the story. What happened just before it? Someone walked past the
Living With a Dog in an Apartment: What Renters Should Plan For
The apartment itself is rarely the whole problem. A dog can have enough room to sleep, eat and move comfortably
What If Your Lease Says “No Pets”? What Renters Should Review First
“No pets.” Two words can look final. Sometimes they are straightforward: the lease prohibits ordinary pets, and the renter is
What to Do Before a Move-Out Inspection When You Have Pets
A move-out inspection is easier when the apartment does not surprise you. By the final weeks of a tenancy, renters
How to Protect Your Security Deposit When Renting With a Pet
A security deposit is not a prepaid pet-damage fund. Having a dog, cat or another approved pet does not automatically
Pet Damage in a Rental: What Renters Should Document
A scratch near a doorway can look very different twelve months after move-in. Was it already there? Did it become
Can a Rental Limit the Number of Pets You Have? What to Check
A rental that allows pets may still draw a line at one, two or another specific number. That can matter
Why Do Some Rentals Have Breed or Weight Restrictions?
A 24-pound dog may qualify for one apartment while a 30-pound dog does not. In another building, weight is irrelevant,
Common Pet Restrictions in Rental Properties
A rental can allow dogs and still reject your dog. It can accept cats but limit the household to one.
How to Review Pet Rules Before Signing a Lease
A rental listing can say “pets welcome” in two words. The lease may take several pages to explain what that