Situation
I have a medium sized dog and it seems like nobody wants to rent to me.
Response
Having a dog and trying to rent is a challenge. Many Landlords have allowed pets only to have them tear up the property. Or their tenant brought in an unapproved pet and experienced damage. Or they have heard a horror story about pets. It's no wonder that Landlords are skeptical, at best, about pets.
Yet there are many great pet owners that want to rent property. The challenge is to convince the Landlord that you are one of those great pet owners.
Here are a couple of suggestions to help you convince the Landlord:
1. Take pictures of your pet. Get them cleaned up and take some electronic pictures in the dog's home.
2. Take pictures of the screens, door frames, doors and furniture that show no damage.
3. Get a letter from your current, and better yet, your previous Landlord regarding your pet
4. Make copies of the disposition of your security deposit at your last home that shows no deductions for your pet.
5. Check with your insurance agent to see if they provide pet insurance for you as a tenant. If they do, provide that info to your Landlord and advise him that you will purchase the insurance policy.
This is not a guarantee that your new Landlord will allow your pet but it will increase your chances.
You should also expect to pay a higher security deposit.
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