2006-07-30 16:47:36 · 5 answers · asked by little chica 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My landlord charged me a 100.00 pet fee when I moved in. He says the pet fee is non-refundable but I heard it was illegal. I have moved out and my dogs (2 dogs) did not destory anything so I feel I should get that back. Just like any other security deposit. Also it was never written on the lease that it was non-refundable. It just says pet fee. Please help and thanks again. P.S. I live in Ohio.
2006-07-30 17:06:28 · update #1
Yes I signed a lease that says PET FEE, not one that says NON-REFUNDABLE PET FEE. What gives him the right to change it to non-refundable after I moved in.
2006-07-31 07:49:32 · update #2
What was the pet fee for? I'm not understanding the complete situation? What state are you in?
2006-07-30 16:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal to charge a non-refundable deposit on a pet if you want the pet store to hold the pet for you.
2006-07-30 23:56:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take non-refundable depostis on puppies. That way they think twice before "holding" the puppy. Also, if that puppy is spoken for, it cannot be found a home and if the first person bakes out for any reason, I still have to look for a great home for the puppy who we though HAD a home.
2006-07-30 23:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOPE!! YOU signed the contract w/"pet fee"! That's IT! NON-REFUNDABLE!!!
2006-07-31 08:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean when leasing an apartment, it is legal and it's thrown away money.
2006-07-30 23:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by doglover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋