By: MMDR
When you don’t own
your own home, finding pet-friendly housing can be very tough! For many people,
moving without their furry family members is unthinkable, but how do you find
the elusive apartment with dogs allowed? We found some great tips for your housing
search!
Pet Resume
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| Chloe is looking for her furever home in pet-friendly housing! |
One of the most
effective tools in finding a home that will allow your dog can be making a
resume for Fido! This document should highlight the training that your dog has
received, that she always goes outdoors to do her business, and that she is
quiet and respectful of neighbours. Include a photo of your pet, a description
of her temperament, and copies of veterinary records that show you keep a
healthy animal. References from previous landlords, neighbours, and from your
vet go a long way to proving that your dog is rent-worthy!
Contact Smaller
Companies
While many large
rental companies have no pet (or at least no dog) policies, smaller companies
may be more flexible on a situational basis. Make sure that you are respectful,
aware of the problems they may face renting to irresponsible pet owners, and
willing to prove that you are different. Stress the pride you take in caring
for your dog, and explain that the same trait carries over into your pride in
taking care of your home.
Think Outside the
Box
No luck with
apartment rentals? Look into shared housing within a rental house! Some
homeowners may be willing to rent to dog owners, and you may be able to share
the space with another responsible pet owner. Even try putting out a detailed
wanted ad, including your pet resume and photos of your current lodgings (clean
and tidy!)
Sweeten the Pot
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| Mayhem will help you find a pet friendly apartment or house where he can live happily furever after with your family! |
Being a pet owner,
you can understand how a dog might damage a home. Be willing to pay extra for a
damage deposit! Stating that you are willing to do so up front may help you
find a place to stay.
Honesty is the
Best Policy
It’s easy to lose
faith and feel desperate while looking for housing. Do NOT lie to a landlord
and try to hide your dog. It can result in legal action being taken against
you, or even eviction for you and your dog, leaving you with fewer options than
the last time you searched.
In Writing!
Once you succeed
in finding housing for you and your furry friend, make sure that you have it in
writing that your pet is welcome. Neglecting this key step can lead to eviction
as quickly as trying to hide your buddy.
Further reading and
resources:
Writing your pet’s
resume:
A list of pet friendly apartments in Winnipeg
A detailed guide to finding pet friendly rentals
2 comments:
I'll be renting out my condo in the Westwood area (near Grace hospital) in the New Year and pets are be allowed! I had a golden retriever living with me at one point so there's lots of room! There's a fenced deck area as well. Perfect rental for a dog owner! I'm building a new house so the availability date is still up in the air but I'd say Feb or March. More info to come at a later date but I'd love to rent to someone in need of a pet friendly home!
Not available right now but I rent out a room in my house to pet owners and it helps to know the dog is trained.
I rented out once to someone who said there dog was trained, it wasnt even house trained that was NOT cool!
so I agree let them know how amazing your pets are
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