{"id":16050,"date":"2022-08-26T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=16050"},"modified":"2023-07-22T11:36:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T15:36:27","slug":"pet-friendly-vs-pets-allowed-apartments-and-how-to-get-your-security-deposit-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/pet-friendly-vs-pets-allowed-apartments-and-how-to-get-your-security-deposit-back\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cPet Friendly\u201d vs “Pets Allowed” Apartments Plus How to Get Your Security Deposit Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for an apartment in today\u2019s unpredictable market is a monumental undertaking. Even more so when an animal companion is along for the ride. When looking for apartments that accommodate pets, the terms \u201cPets Allowed\u201d and \u201cPet Friendly\u201d often feel like they are being used interchangeably. In reality, there is a very big difference between the two terms, and knowledge is your friend in this endeavor. Even upon finding an apartment that seems ready to welcome you and your furry family with open arms, any number of obstacles and hidden hurdles may present themselves to even the best-equipped apartment seeker. Below is an exploration of some of the most common questions that arise around pet friendly and pets allowed apartments, along with tips to avoid some common pitfalls for pet-owning apartment seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is \u201cPets Allowed\u201d the same as \u201cPet Friendly\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The simple answer is no. \u201cPet friendly\u201d and \u201cPets allowed\u201d mean two very different things. Let\u2019s first keep in mind that either of these terms appearing on an apartment search does not automatically mean the property will welcome your pet, only that management is open to pets and allows them in varying degrees. This differs per property owner and often stems from their calculations on potential damages caused by particular breeds and animal species. The difference between \u201callowed\u201d and \u201cfriendly\u201d is largely legal and is a way for potential tenants to differentiate between properties that are simply open to allowing pets to cohabitate with their owners and \u201cfriendly\u201d properties that also provide resources to those owners: often included in the cost of the rent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the possible resources included in a pet friendly apartment may include pet daycare,\u00a0spaces for activities, waste stations, and fountains and baths for animals, although each property is different. Be sure to do a thorough search of the pet amenities included when apartment searching, and never be afraid to ask to tour them during a walk-through or open house. Apartments that are \u201cPets Allowed\u201d will likely have stricter rules and regulations around how your animals are allowed to conduct themselves in public spaces, as well as potentially higher fines for pet-related damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can I expect when applying for an apartment with a pet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can expect a lot of questions from your landlord, especially if you are planning on bringing a dog. It\u2019s important to be honest when answering these queries because legal action can be taken against you if it\u2019s discovered you purposefully misrepresented the type or number of pets you planned on bringing with you into the space. Some questions you can expect include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n