What to Look for in an Apartment When You Have Pets

When you have dogs, cats, or other companions that you love dearly, you want to find a space to live that will allow them. Every apartment complex has different rules and restrictions when it comes to pets with some being stricter than others.
 
Avoid trouble with your apartment down the road by keeping in mind these facts when looking for an apartment when you have pets.
 
 
Are Pets Allowed?
 
When looking at a website for an apartment complex, always check to see if they have a pet policy. This is where you’ll find out whether or not pets are allowed and how many you can have. Obviously, you want to find an apartment complex that does say that pets are allowed.
 
There are more and more pet-friendly apartments becoming available to pet owners all over. This is great as animal lovers deserve to have a safe space to love and care for their pets. 
 
 
Look At Pet Restrictions
 
Dogs are great, they make friendly companions that love to play and eat treats. However, most apartment complexes have lists of dog breeds that are restricted. This is because many complexes believe that these commonly restricted dog breeds are naturally more aggressive and will harm other people. Whether or not you agree with the list, make sure you won’t be trying to bring in a restricted dog breed to your new apartment.
 
 
Check For Extra Fees
 
Most apartment complexes will have extra fees for owners that want to have pets in their apartments. These fees usually come in 2 forms.
 
1. A fee in rent. Some complexes will raise your rent anywhere between $10 and $50 per pet as compensation for having pets in your apartment. This rent raise is very common for apartments however some will be per animal and others will be for pets in general.
 
2. A one-time pet fee. This fee is usually like a deposit for an apartment but specifically for your pets. If your pets damage the interior of the apartment or cause general chaos, this deposit is meant to offset those damages. Again, this is a very common fee to encounter in looking for a pet-friendly apartment.
 
In some apartments, you will encounter both of these fees for your pet. It is a very known fact that pets can be expensive and the apartment fees are another layer to it.
 
 
Home You and Your Pets Today
 
Finding an apartment that allows you to have pets is super important for all animal lovers. This list will make it easy to find places for you and your pets. Just keep in mind these facts so that you don’t end up in trouble with your apartment later.