We don't have a dog sadly she passed away and soon will be signing up for a new house to rent we at the moment we don't have any pets when it say's no pets would this also include no fish or birds as well. I was thinking when the dog died that I was going to buy my son a fish to teach him looking after an animal I also thought it would be fun for him as well. But then this house sold and we had to move to a new house and it say's no pets fish are pets as well but they don't pee and they don't bark or mess up the house like some cats or dogs would. What do you think about this rule. We will still want the house but how far is to far when saying no pets going.
2006-09-13 15:29:26 · 16 answers · asked by Mrs Magoo 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Personally, I think fish would be okay, for the reasons you said.
2006-09-13 15:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by catintrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it say No Pets in the lease it means No Pets. Ask the landlord if he is including fish or birds. I rent houses, and the reason I say no pets is because of insurance reasons. If a dog was to bite someone, they could come after the landlord and sue him also. I don't want cats either because if they don't take care of the litter box properly then the cats might use the carpet. I wouldn't mind fish or birds, because you don't have to worry about them peeing on the carpets. Just ask the landlord, he can only say yes or no. Then you will know the answer. But don't just bring in an animal, then you would be violating the agreement of the lease. That would be grounds to be evicted.
Have a great day!
2006-09-13 15:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Alf 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The simplesolution is to ask the landlord/agent about this clause and then to ask them to adjust the lease to say that fish or birds are okay.
Often birds are not permitted because of the raucous call of some birds or the extent some people go to in stocking far too many pigeons or doves that are then loosed on the neighbourhood to poop on everything...
fish are not really as a big a problem but again somepeople take things a little too far filling a yard with a breeding pond etc....
get your request and response in writing on the lease so that you and the landlord knows exactly what is permitted...
explain you want a small tank with a few fish in it for your son to care for. Explain how big the tank will be and how many litre of water it will hold.
The size of the tank could be limited because of the weight of the water in the tank... on average every litre of water weighs one kilogram... so a 100 litre tank weighs 100 kilogram. 1000 litre tank weighs a metric ton...this can add pressure to the building construction etc. which is why you need to explain...
another issue they could be concerned about are the problems associated with water damage if a tank bursts indoors. I've seen this happen and a one metre tank can hold a lottttttt of water when it is spilled across a carpeted floor.
so do be agreeable to some guidelines and discuss it in detail.
2006-09-13 17:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely no dogs or cats or any four legged animal that can walk about the house and cause odor, tear up property, hurt others, etc. As for fish, they cannot hurt anyone, but if you had a large tank that could leak or break the tank, which could cause the floors to buckle or leak to others apartments, that could lead to a problem. A landlord could use the no pet clause against you. How about a snake or lizard in an enclosed tank? What is the worst that could happen if someone was bitten or hurt if it got loose in the building? The no pet clause could come back to haunt you. Use your discretion prior to buying fish, gerbils, etc. It seems to me no pets, may just might mean NO PETS.....
2006-09-13 15:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by hellokittyt012263 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that fish pose a real threat to the house but it is the landlord property and has the right to put restrictions on the lease. It's better to better to keep in good graces with your landlord, and get permission to keep fish. I would be surprised if the landlord says no, but he/she has the the right. If the response is no you can always look for alternative ways to teach your son responsibility, and have fun at the same time, by finding him to a hobby that interests him.
2006-09-13 16:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by mzatk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to ask the landlord. Some landlords do exclude fish and birds from a "no pets" clause. Others don't.
Make sure your landlord includes the pet on your lease, such as writing "fish allowed" and initialing it next to the "no pets" clause.
2006-09-14 03:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most landlords alllow fish and other small animals that are caged. You should ask in advance and maybe get it in writing in case the landlord decides to be an a-- later on. Also make sure you note all damages to the house before you move in, make a list and you and the landlord sign and date it. Do this for your own protection, please. You do not want the landlord to decide to remodel after you move out- on your dime. I know more than you asked, sorry!
2006-09-13 15:56:20 · answer #7 · answered by loudmouth 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No pets means no animals - fish, birds, anything.
Fish tanks can leak and cause damage.
Birds can get loose and cause damage.
Of course, your landlord isn't allowed into your premises, so if you want to sneak one in, you can, and then if he doesn't find out you're ok, if he does then you get rid of the fish tank.
2006-09-13 16:32:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it refers to a pet that can damage the carpeting. No, fish don't apply, not sure about birds. You would have to ask the Landlord.
2006-09-13 16:33:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually caged or tank pets (like mice, gerbils, etc. or birds, snakes, fish, etc.) are fine. Normally "No pets" just means no dogs, cats, or other animals that might tear up the place.
2006-09-13 15:37:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
your best bet would b to ask the apt. manager/landlord if fish or birds fall under that rule. most don't care bout fish or birds for reasons you stated, though some may care for fish for fear of the tank breaking and causing interior water damage.
2006-09-13 15:36:22 · answer #11 · answered by jrmac1979 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋