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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Not all landlords allow pets, and where they do not, prospective tenants are often confronted with the agonizing question of what to do - keep looking for a pet-friendly landlord, or ask someone to shelter their pet. ... In the case of a cat, you may want to ask the landlord again, despite the stated "no pets" policy. There are some arguments that can be mentioned in order to help your landlord see the benefits of accepting you as a tenant. together with your cat.

Steps

1. 1 You must be a decent tenant yourself. You should have a great referral and there shouldn't be any problems with rent arrears; Demonstrate that you are the kind of tenant who always pays on time. Try to get the current and previous landlords to positively mention both the cat's behavior and your behavior as its owner in the recommendations.
2. 2 If an agent is involved, try to make an appointment with him to discuss your pet's needs. Many agents will see the benefit of a tenant who is good at presenting himself, has great references, and is a timely payer and responsible pet owner.If you can enlist the agent's support, then he may well try to convince, on your behalf, the landlord that you are a reliable win-win option, even together with cat.
3. 3 Be prepared to provide your cat's veterinary records. This will confirm that your cat's medical records are in order, that it has regular check-ups and the necessary vaccinations, and that it does not have any dangerous health problems. Keep in mind that landlords are concerned about issues such as scratching, vomiting, and fur damage to property, and loud noise (which will make the neighbors wake up). Better and wiser if your cat is sterilized or sterilized; Most likely, the landlord will not like you if your cat will be able to give birth to kittens or provoke cat fights in the neighborhood (or mark territory if you have a cat)!
   • Also explain how you control the spread of fleas. Landlords may be concerned about pest infestation on their property. Demonstrating to them that you regularly and effectively remove fleas from your cat may help you as well.
4. 4 Do not look for housing in places where legal entities (corporations) or other associations representing an apartment / housing association / block / complex, etc., prohibit keeping cats. You just can't get them to change their minds. Staying away from places where it is impossible to change the rules will give you a better chance of convincing the landlord.
   • Look for suitable conditions in the right places. Search for pet-friendly landlords on relevant sites, and inquire about rental prices at places such as pet shelters, veterinary services, pet stores, and pet clubs.
5. 5 Be persistent. Don't wait to be accepted thanks to the rental property and all you have to do is sign over the dotted line to let your little friend in. You should emphasize the fact that you would like to keep the cat in the rented space in accordance with the written statements you have about this. Just say something like:
   • “I really like this place and can move here right away. I have a well-mannered cat with all the necessary veterinary records that indicate that she is healthy, and I also have recommendations from previous landlords, which say that she behaved well in the other place (s) I lived in. I pay my rent on time, keep it clean, and keep it tidy. I am a very careful and thrifty tenant who would like to be able to live here and take care of about this place as your own. "
6. 6 Ask your landlord to get to know your pet better. If your landlord sees your cat that is clean, well-mannered, well-fed, and happy, and that you handle her with confidence, it can help you convince the landlord that the option you are proposing will work.
7. 7 Expect possible additional debt obligations and conditions. If your landlord is convinced you are a win-win rental option together with cat, then you may have to make additional promissory notes to cover potential damage from the pet, which may be the subject of specific provisions of the contract. This will depend on the specific laws that apply to your case and the wishes of your landlord. Weigh the pros and cons of refusing to rent a home and the inability to keep your pet in order to understand whether it is worth agreeing to additional costs and conditions.
   • Be prepared, regardless of additional conditions, to offer cleaning of all traces of your cat's presence in the room upon departure. Offer to pay for the cleaning required to remove fleas and fur and replace anything that might be scratched or chewed.
   • If, at your request, you were allowed a door for cats, then do not forget to offer to restore the front door to its original state when leaving, it may be necessary to restore the door glass.
   • Consider offering a slightly higher rent for being allowed to keep a cat if you can afford it. This can stimulate a deal.

Tips

• Let your landlord know how you plan to prevent damage to your furniture, for example by installing appropriate claws in accessible locations.
• Let your landlord know the benefits of letting out tenants with pets - pet owners are less likely to move frequently because their pets get used to their place as well as their owners.
• Consider finding an unfurnished room. The cat that scratches my furniture is much more attractive than the one that scratches the furniture of the landlord!
• Be aware that some landlords have had bad experiences with pet owners (they are unlikely to be breed-savvy) and are negative about irresponsible pet owners. Repairing damage is expensive for landlords and if they can avoid it, they prefer to do so. Try to persuade the landlord to understand that the cat is cheap, clean, and behaves better than dogs!
• Make sure you have enough time to find suitable accommodation. This way, you won't feel pressured to settle for an inappropriate housing, or to make the terrible decision to leave your pet.

Warnings

• Remember that some landlords will not be able to give you their permission, as some of them will be subject to the rules of the place they own or whatever lease terms they are operating under.
• Beware of the temptation to quietly add your cat to you. Anyway, this will be discovered and this will not be a very happy situation for you as a tenant.