I have lived at 2 apts with a no pets policy, but several neighbors still had them. I know there is a hefty fine, but isn't the risk of getting caught very small?
2007-07-18 12:15:12 · 22 answers · asked by junebug21 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
MOVE there a reasons why people don't want pets. Check around it my be cheaper for you to buy a trailer in a trailer park than what you rent cost. Not only can you have your cat but can save you money. Check it out, what would it hurt?
quilter
2007-07-18 12:20:51 · answer #1 · answered by quilter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. NO no no no no. Sneaking a pet in isn't the right thing, if you get caught then that's one more pet put into the batch of homeless pets risking death waiting for a potential owner who may never come.
Be up front about it. Call the landlord and ask if you put down an extra deposit can you have a cat. I've lived in places where all I had to do was ask and it was approved, and when I moved I made sure to find a place where cats were ok. Cats are a lifetime deal, no way was I going to risk loosing them by faking out a landlord.
2007-07-18 12:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont risk it..my bf did that when he found a lil one and adopted him..and he HAD to move out! Now he is in a new place paying kitty rent...you really shouldnt risk the security of you and kittie's home. Also if you have a kitty in a no pet apt..if they find ANYTHING wrong with the carpet..walls etc they will blame the pet and you will have to PAY ALOT of money..they made my bf replace the WHOLE carpet in the front area because they claimed the cat runined it..he was like only 3months old how much damage could he do in his lil box all day long?? Point is better safe than sorry..
2016-05-17 04:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by kelsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you keep the cats out of the windows you will be fine. I lived in a apartment from when i was 18 till 21 and they never new i had 2 cats. They have to tell you before they come into your apt. so at least you'll have warning to hide the kitty
2007-07-18 12:24:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very small, and if you really want to risk it, then go ahead. But, keep in mind, that if you do get caught it could be more than just a fine. You could be evicted if you don't find the cat another home. If you can keep your cat out of the windows where the owners or maintenance people can see it, then go for it.
2007-07-18 12:20:30 · answer #5 · answered by Audrey A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not when the cat has to go to the vets, meows loud enough to be heard or the super has to fix the toilet. If you are caught then the cat has to go somewhere else, right? That is unfair to a cat, it might end up in a shelter. Move to a cat allowed apt. I have always had dogs since 15 yrs old and have found apts that allowed dogs.
2007-07-18 12:20:18 · answer #6 · answered by ginbark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The risk of getting caught depends on the apartment complex.
What happens if you do get caught though? Will you be willing to pay the fine? Are you prepared to potentially move to a new pet-friendly apartment?
Many people try what you are suggesting, and then when faced with eviction take their animals to the Humane Society. Believe it or not, many animals get attached to their humans, not to mention that suddenly moving from a comfy apartment to a kennel can be very depressing. It's really not fair to do to the animal.
2007-07-18 12:23:06 · answer #7 · answered by trustme_imascientist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to weight the consequences. Should something need repairing in your apartment, they will then find out. Besides a fine, there could be an eviction. And cats love to sit and look out windows; to deprive a cat of that seems terrible, but sitting in a window is advertising that you have a cat. This becomes a value judgement on your part, and do you have a plan "B" if discovered?
2007-07-18 12:40:41 · answer #8 · answered by cat lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also an animal lover. However, if they smell litter, cat smells like urine and feces. If they see cat fur and cat beds and cat toys. If they hear mewing. Basically if they find any evidence that there is a cat there, then it is pay time.
I wouldn't risk it. Instead try to find an apartment or place that allows cats. Maybe even save up money to rent or buy a house.
You can always volunteer at shelters to be with kitties or also cat sit for someone who is going on vacation.
2007-07-18 12:22:38 · answer #9 · answered by kickindevilbutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should talk to the apatment owner and beg him to let u have a cat.
Its not worth buying a cat and then losing it. =[
OR U can ask the apartment owner if you can pay him 2 have the cat. (Like $10-30 a month)
I know you will have 2 pay for it, but hey, a least u will have a cat!
2007-07-18 12:21:53 · answer #10 · answered by Hollyberry♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋