According to the article Pleading Your Case for Pets featured on Move.com landlords and leasing companies reserve the right to establish a no pets policy. However, there are landlords and leasing agencies that do allow pets, but the downside is that usually there are weight and size limits. Although, pet owners would like to think that their pet is 'well-trained,' or 'well-behaved,' most do not take into account that move is very stressful on a pet. The environment is new, the scents are new, and sometimes even the best trained pet will exhibit inconsistent behavior. Thus, most anti-pet policies are a product of previous incidents with pets. This article advises pet owners to plead their cases with specific landlords. Also, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) maintains a list of realtors and prospective landlords that offer housing to pet owners.
Read the entire article Pleading Your Case for Pets featured on Move.com for more advice regarding renting pet friendly apartments






