2007-06-05 07:10:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You bet- don't risk it, don't get the animal, or if you already have it, keep searching for a pet friendly place.
2007-06-05 07:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by magy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! You're basically violating your rental agreement and the leasing office has every single right to evict you. If they say "no pets" they mean it. If you try to be sneaky and try to keep the pet then good luck......because once you move out, it will be obvious in the final inspection that you have or had a pet living in the apartment. Get rid of it soon...I know it's hard but those are strict rules you must follow. I mean, I understand it it's a pet friendly environment and you have to put a deposit or pay rent for your pet and not pay it and have a pet anyways....because it's a pet friendly place and who is going to tell? It's not the case in your case......can you really afford to get evicted over your pet and risk having a good tenant reference once you move out into another apartment? You'll look bad both ways and it's just not worth it.......good luck!
2007-06-05 07:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by Bella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the written lease you have states no pets, but is specific on which ones, then those specified on the lease are not allowed. If you are considering one not specified, contact your landlord/manager to see if that one would be allowed. If they agree say to a hamster in a cage, be sure to get that in writing for your protaction later on. Now a change in management or landlord can void any prior agreements with the prior manager or landlord. Any time some one else take over where you live approach them with you present agreement and aske if they would be willing to accept the present agrement, but get a new agrement in writing from them in writing every time. If you don't do this and they find out about the animal, even a fish, they have full right to give you a time limit to find that animal another home or face an eviction. Some give a few days up to a month to find it another home, others it's an automatic 30 day eviction notice even if you find it another home. Where my mom lives they have a no dog policy and 7 people got 5 days to find another home for their dogs or face eviction. This is a trailer park and many own their trailers, but rent the land and imagine having to move you trailer in 30 days because of a dog. It runs about $3000 to move a trailer, plus they have to find a place to put it and all other cost involved with it. He does allow a limit on the cats, but only if you own your trailer, so there's going to even more once he finds out where the cats all live. My mom owns 2, kept indoors and she has them up to date on shots plus she owns her own trailer. Don't get me wrong I'm a true animal lover and even run a small animal rescue, but rules are rules and I'm one to enforce them.
2007-06-05 07:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by wolfinator25840 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, technically they can evict you if you signed a lease agreeing that no pets were allowed, because you'd be violating the terms of your contract. However, I've actually been in this situation before, and most apartment complexes at least give you a warning before kicking you out, like "Either get rid of your pet or we'll have to evict you." Something like that.
2007-06-05 07:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely yes. However there are two considerations:
1. It depends on state law--each state has its own civil code.
2. In California, unless the pet has caused major damage, or is creating a serious nuisance, your landlord may serve you with a notice giving you 3 days to comply with the lease (get rid of the pet). If you do, then you'll be able to stay. If not, THEN you'll be out.
2007-06-05 07:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by Jim S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many cases, you'll get charged an extra fee, forfeit your deposit, AND be evicted. They do usually charge the fee and tell you to get rid of the pet first -- eviction comes a short tim later, if you don't get rid of the pet. They will check.
Read the fine print on your lease to find out for sure.
2007-06-05 07:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by goddessdawnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there has to be something in the lease or agreement stating 'no pets', but yes, we had some friends who almost got evicted when the owners found out they had a cat.
2007-06-05 07:25:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your lease specifies that you cannot have pets and you get pets then you are violating the terms of the lease and therefore they can evict you. At the very least, you can kiss your deposit goodbye.
2007-06-05 07:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Um, yeah... From a landlord point of view, they will evict you.
Depending on how long you have rented and how nice and forgiving they are. Be careful.
2007-06-05 07:18:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the lease that you signed says that pets are not allowed, then you are in violation of that lease if you have an animal in your home.
2007-06-05 07:27:38 · answer #10 · answered by jdecorse25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋