But my landlord states no pets in my lease. I'am still getting the cat cause I need it and because I live alone. And suffer of depression. What do you think in this part two of one getting a pet.
2007-03-02 00:25:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I'd rather look for a place that permits pets than cause tension with my landlord. Breaking the lease may cause you more aggravation than it's worth.
2007-03-02 00:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be more concerned with learning how to spell correctly, abbreviate correctly and form sentences correctly. With all of the time you apparently need to be studying, you won't have any time to be depressed or thinking of anything else. If it states in your lease there are no pets allowed and you signed it, then you are legally bound by that document. A doctor cannot supercede a landlords lease no matter what. What are you thinking? If you get a cat your landlord has the legal right to boot you out in the street. You had better find a place to live that allows pets before getting one. That is the first step in responsible pet ownership. Another little hint: Getting a cat is not going to fix all of your problems. You need to also consider the expense of having a pet. You cannot just feed it and water it and be done. You will need to purchase food, supplies(litter box, kitty litter, toys, collar, tags), there will be vet bills and depending on where you live registration/licensing fees. There is a great responsibility that comes with pet ownership and it would be in your best interest and that of a potential pet if you got help for yourself instead of depending on some poor animal to do it for you. If you suffer from depression then you need psychiatric help and should get it immediately. I believe from reading your post it is evident you need serious help and soon, so please get it. There is no shame in it. I don't want to read on here in the next few weeks that you were evicted from your home because you got a pet and broke the lease. It's not fair to you, your landlord and especially the cat. If you are homeless then so is the cat. Get my point?? You do not NEED a cat! You NEED a Doctor to help you! I wish you the best of luck, I really do.
2007-03-02 09:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by woo88jarrett 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You shouldn't go against your landlord's rules. You will have a HIGH chance of getting evicted. But, try talking to your landlord about having a cat and show them the letter from your doctors. If your landlord refuses, you might want to start looking for a new home that allows pets. Your landlord probably doesn't want pets because some people will take advantage of that and ruin it for others, like allowing their dog or cat to pee all over the place or ruin the apartment.
2007-03-02 08:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by Xo_Danielle_xO 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would not suggest getting a cat against your landlord's orders. That's not right, and he has the right to kick you out for that. Instead of a cat, why not get a reptile, like a turtle or a bearded dragon or something? Maybe he would let you have a snake, or some fish. Usually landlords will allow small, caged pets that will not be destructive to the apartment. But you have to ask! It's not your building. And using depression is not a good excuse to go above your landlord's head to get a cat.
2007-03-02 09:29:47 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are breaking hte lease by getting the cat, me I would get the cat anyway. I know how you feel and it would be good therapy for you. I think your health is more important than the apartment. Get the cat and hide it Make sure he knows he can't come in to your place without notice tell him you hav e health issues Make sure you clean up after the cat so he does not smell, Keep him indoors. My brother in law was a super in an apartment building and knew one guy had a cat, he turned a blind eye. But he say the cat at the guys window. But be discreet and keep the cat hidden don;t take a chance.
2007-03-02 08:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by beachloveric 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have seen two legit cases where cats were assigned as service animals. These were people that had very high anxiety levels. Stroking the cat helped calm them enough so that they could do everyday things like shopping, etc.
A signed letter from a doctor isn't going to be enough. You'll need to get the cat as a certified service animal in order to avoid eviction.
2007-03-02 08:38:45 · answer #6 · answered by larsor4 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, to the first poster depression is NOT a fake disorder...who are you Tom "I think I know everything" Cruise?
Unfortunately having letters from your Doctor may not be enough to sway your landlord.
A phone call from you Doctor maybe more convincing.
If your Doctor doesn't want to do that, you're probably going to have to find a "pet friendly" apartment.
Good luck to you.
2007-03-02 08:44:55 · answer #7 · answered by gracieandlizzie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you can get him certified as a special needs animal, not sure how this would be done, he would fall into the same catagory as a seeing-eye-dog and it is illegal for them to refuse after this point, you could sue them for evicting you. After getting the paperwork done you are not breaking the lease because your animal will be a special needs companion animal and not classified as a pet.
2007-03-02 15:17:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your landlord says No so do not get one. If you do, you are breaking the lease and he can evict you.
2007-03-02 08:58:39 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a lease, not a law.....He can make you move, regardless of what your doctor thinks is best for your depression.....
2007-03-02 08:35:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋