can my landlord kick me out because i have three 55 gal fish tanks?

Question

i dont know if it matters but i live in idaho

Answer 1

Depends on what it says in your lease. If it specifies no pets at all or some kind of limit on size of tanks or how many then Yes he can if you are in violation

Answer 2

I am a landlord. I have two apartment buildings. One is a single story. The other is a 3 floor walk up.
You can have pets under the following circumstances:
1. I know about it.
2. You need to leave additional security deposit.
3. It has to be a "small" pet which I define as a 20 gallon or smaller fish tank, terrarium, cat, bird, small mammal, small dog, etc. To avoid confusion, I like to meet the animal prior to you bringing it into my property. I have gone to pet shops and looked at tanks. I've said "yes" and "no" and have made suggestions. I want you to be happy, but I also need you to be reasonable.
4. The animal must be contained properly. I don't need snakes running around my building. I don't need aquariums leaking on my floor.
5. The animal must not impact the quality of life for other tenants. No odors, no noise, etc.

Failure to do it right and reasonably can incur penalties, most often I will not renew the lease.
I'd have issue with the size and quantity of tanks, especially upstairs, as the could potentially buckle the floor or if the were to spill, cause quite a mess, which you'd be financially liable for.

Answer 3

generally no. assume a 55 gallon tank weighs 500 pounds and is about 4 feet long which is the same as three guys standing near each other so it's not an insane amount of weight. but I wouldn't put all three tanks next to each other.
you should also have something under the legs of the tank stands so there are no dents in floor.

Answer 4

It depends if it is written into your Lease Agreement. I am a Property Manager, and it states in our lease that the ONLY animals we allow are cats and small dogs. Also, in the rules and regulations it says that no fish tanks of any kind are allowed on the property. Check over your lease, and if you signed it your landlord has a valid reason to evict you.

I hope it all works out for you :)

Answer 5

You will have to check your lease. You don't mention if you live in an upstairs or downstairs apartment. You have to remember that each gallon of water weighs about 9 pounds and then there is the glass or acrylic of the tank. Each tank weighs over 500 pounds each!

Answer 6

What does matter is the amount of weight on the floor supports and yes, your land lord can kick you out for it, especially if it's an apartment and not on the ground floor.
Still yet, it greatly depends on waht type of subfloor is in teh house (?) you live in and the age of the building.
Consider...the weight of the tank and it's contents and add 8lbs for each gallon of water...that's a VERY heavy load, times 3!!!!!!

Answer 7

Did you have an agreement about no pets of any kind? I have never heard of a landlord being able to evict because of fish.
Just make sure that you keep them clean and don't get water on the floor.
Does he know you have them? Obviously fish are one of the best pets for renters, the don't make any noise and don't potty on the floors.
Best of luck to you.

Answer 8

depends on your lease. but most landlords dont really care about fish tanks. most say no dogs or cats because i you know what and leave a trial of fur around.

Answer 9

Why dont you just talk to him? and ask him the question instead of asking people who dont even know whos your landlord

Answer 10

I believe a fish is considered a piece of furniture.
Read your lease, and see what it says