Got to move right away cause my Landlord is having trouble with the house at the bank. Found this awesome, with only 3-4 more days to go before I've got to be out, but they do want cats. Tried to talk new landlord into it, but she's not giving in. Plan not to stay there long because trying for my own place - 3-4 months max. So, would have to find and pay for boarding for my cats. What should I do? Thanks to everyone who responds.
2007-03-08 00:47:11 · 14 answers · asked by just me 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I'm a landlord and if they say no cats and you take then there anyway and they find out they can give you just 24 hours to get rid of the cats or face eviction. Try offering an extra deposit for any damage kitty's might cause. Good Luck.
2007-03-08 00:53:37 · answer #1 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom’s a landlord, and she accepts both cats and dogs in most of her buildings, but only with a deposit for potential damage. And boy, is there damage. A lot of people think landlords are mean for being so picky about animals, but I’ve seen this damage first hand and it’s worse than most people would guess.
I would either offer my landlord a lot of money (would she say no to a non-refundable $500 deposit? I wouldn’t), or find another place. Do not, as some people may suggest, try to sneak the cats in. You WILL be found out. Someone will tell the landlord, or the landlord will see the cats sitting in the window, and you will be evicted for breaking your lease. You may be taken to court. If you need extra time to look for a new place, check yourself into a cheap motel for a week or so. Many allow pets. We stayed at a really nice place for 2 months with my medium-size dog while we were looking for a house. It would be pretty tough on the cats to be boarded for several months, and even tougher to go to a new owner (and that would be hard on you, too), so I hope you can work this out somehow.
Good luck with everything.
2007-03-08 01:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to offer a monthy pet fee. I have to pay that at my current apartment for my place, it's $15 a month but I have seen the fee up to $30 in other places. Try offering that, if it's still no go then this person does not want pets at all. Don't try to sneak them in just because if this landlord knows you have cats and are trying desperately to stay with them in this apartment the person is going to keep an eye out. If you get caught with the cats you can get evicted or worse because it could be considered a breach of contract and have to pay the full lease even if you've been evicted.
Try some place else or see if a friend can help you out.
I personally hate landlords/property managers that don't allow pets.
To sweeten the pot try adding that your cats are fixed. Landlords looks for that and they always ask if they're declawed.
2007-03-08 02:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by alexisexplainsitall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a bit silly to move there if Landlord doesn't want cats. But maybe the new landlord doesn't understand that your cats are clean fleas free and worm free, and if you can convince him or her about this, may be....
Another thing is to suggest that for a trail period, maybe to have the cats for a while and if there is a problem then to look for a place for them. maybe the landlord may change mind and like the cats.
To board the cats are expensive.
Even to suggest that occasionally to board for a few days or some friends may take them for you a couple days.
If you are not too far I can care for your cats. My kitten will love the company. But I am really very far away from you.!
That is also another idea, to see if anyone can care for your cats if you really like to live there.
Try find somewhere where landlord loves cats. then your problem is over.I don't know why people don't loves cats. They are so lovely!
Good Luck
2007-03-08 01:09:26 · answer #4 · answered by Kiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there any way you can find another place? I know it's short notice. If you absolutely can't find somewhere else, then perhaps you can ask a friend or family member to keep the cats until you find something better?
And, for what it's worth, legally your landlord should have given you more notice. In some places, he can actually be held financially responsible for any costs you have to pay because of the breach of lease.
2007-03-08 00:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by Paula S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give them away that's for sure. Since it is so close until you have to leave, find a friend or family member to take care of your cats. Go over to the person's house when you get a chance and play with your cats. Once you get a place of your own that does allow cats then get yours back. Good Luck.
2007-03-08 01:18:04 · answer #6 · answered by Jaime A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I could bear to be away from my cat for that long, and unless you visit them every day, they are going to feel like you have abandoned them. Plus when you board them, they usually aren't allowed out very much to exercise and play. They are kept in carriers or cages most of the day. They won't receive the attention that you give them either. Is there a relative or a friend that can keep them for you while you find a more permanet home?
Personally, I think I would look for another place. But that's just me.
2007-03-08 00:57:51 · answer #7 · answered by curiousnktown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have friends or family that can take your cats in until you find a place. You might also check with a pet sitter in the area that can keep them at their house, or as a last resort board them until you get a place.
2007-03-08 15:04:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ah just keep the cats there, sounds like a screwy landlord anyways (better watch may try to rip you off), how are they going to know you got cats there anyways unless they break the law and breach of peace then you can take them to court and sue them for quite a bit for trespassing and/or breach of peace, can only do repairs on giving you notice in advance or can charge with criminal trespass (atty handles unlawful landlords), when you lease you have a leasehold and in which the landlord basically turns the property over to you during the lease term and cannot disturb you, you have a right to peace and enjoyment and not being disturbed, by law have to provide you with at least 24hrs or more of advance notice, and has to be a necessary repair or something just can't drop in like neighbor, so hide the cats and say i don't see no cats, landlords who rent houses have to realize the law is as just as strict as apartments and applies to them and can be sued for just "dropping in" or "snooping" around on property without telling you in advance and for legit like repairs
2007-03-08 01:30:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find another place that will accept your cats - even if it isn't a crash hot beaut place. You do not plan on staying long anyway.
2007-03-08 11:04:17 · answer #10 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋