How to write a letter to my land lord asking permission to get a dog?

Question

Someone help. I am not a very good writer and I need to write a letter to my land lord asking permission to get a dog.

Answer 1

Dear Mr. Smith,
I have been wanting to adopt a dog for some time now, and I have the opportunity to adopt a wonderful (breed and size and sex.) I understand that there may be an additional pet deposit required, and I understand that any and all damages my dog may cause will be solely my responsibility to repair to the current condition. I am respectfully requesting you allow me to adopt this dog and bring him into my home.

Your consideration is appreciated,
your name

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I asked my landlord if I could have a small dog. I also agreed to replace the carpet in the apartment (2 rooms) when I move out figuring he was concerned about the carpet with a dog. It turned out the rug was the main concern and after signing an agreement for the rug I was allowed to get a small dog. I now own a beautiful, Bichonpoo named Esperanza she is 15 weeks old.

Answer 4

I would start by checking your lease & seeing what is says about pets. It might also make a difference if you know what kind of 'pet' person your landlord is. Also, if your landlord has others who have pets, you might check with them to see what problems they may or may not have had.

The largest concern is likely to be that pets 'can' cause damage to rental property that the landlord might not want to deal with. He may charge an extra deposit or might forbid them outright. If you want to make it happen, you will have to verify that the dog is (or will be) well trained, you would be willing to cover an additional deposit (you might offer that upfront if the lease is silent about it) and that you have a lot of experience with dogs.

The big question I would ask you is why do you want a dog, how are you planning to take care of it and do you have the time to take care of it. Your landlord might also want to know the answers to these questions.

This is really just a start. Any more details about you landlord & your situation would make it easier to help you out.

Answer 5

First of all,check your Rental Agreement to make sure pets are allowed. Then,just go talk to the Landlord in person,if pets are allowed and ask if you can get one,and what the rules for having it are. Face to face always works better than a letter,in my own experiences in life

Answer 6

ihave5katz has it right,the answer is short to the point and address all of the issues the landlord will have. I wrote a letter like this many years ago when I was renting and my landlord allowed me to have a dog. Good luck!!!!

Answer 7

First, review your CONTRACT, because if the contract says no pets are allowed, the landlord will not allow you to keep a dog in the apartment, and since you have a contractual agreement, the landlord will win if you contest it.
If there is no provision denying pets, state plainly in your letter, "I would like to keep a dog in my apartment . . .[explain the type and size of the dog]. I am aware of the care I must exercise and my obligations regarding the maintenance of a pet. Please extend this courtesy to me, and I would appreciate your responding by_____."

Answer 8

What Pigeon said (above). Also, I would include an additional cleaning deposit. Money does wonders.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

use paper and a pen or pencil