Can a landlord deny an animal?

Question

we rent an apartment of two rooms and we are recently getting a puppy only 7 weeks old and we want him inside the house.Would a landlord be able to ask us to leave? im not sure if my mother sign no puppy in the beggining off the contract. And the pupppy will not grow big hes a small bread maltese..no it wont be bad and he will be well trained so there should not be any worried..???...please help i have no idea how it would work....

Answer 1

Nice..The Maltese is gorgeous. It will depend on the contract..Here are a few suggestions:

1. Hide it...Do the landlords live there with you?

2. Find the paper work or ask the landlord if he/she has a copy...If there is nothing written in there you should be fine.

3. If in contract that you cannot have an animal or if he/she complains then tell them that you rescued this puppy and your now in LOVE...Would they mind if you kept it...Tell them you will make sure the puppy does not destroy anything and if he/she does you will repair....Hint: Make sure when your not around you keep the puppy in a cage. For his safety (chewing wires..etc..) and, so that he/she does not rip things apart...

Now if all this doesn't work..lol...One more thing..Money talks....Most places will allow an animal for an extra $50.-$100.

Good luck
Dahrma

Answer 2

I am a landlady and I can tell you that it totally depends on your written rental agreement or lease. However, most landlords are reasonable and you could try talking to your landlord. Your Landlord absolutely has the right to say "no" to the puppy. As well, if you are in a Condominium or Townhouse, the board of Directors may have their own set of rules that deny animals or any animal over a certain height. If there is no clause in your rental agreement stating that you can not have pets, it does not automatically imply that pets are allowed. Talk to your Landlord and maybe offer a "Pet Deposit" in good faith. This may be enough to show your Landlord that you are a responsible pet owner and having a pet will not cause damage to the property. DO NOT move the pet into the property without having permission from the Landlord first - you don't want to take a chance in all of you being evicted. Good luck.

Answer 3

yes cos they own the property, and will retain it long after u have left. also if the dog was to damage/ soil the floor/ make it smelly then it landlord responsibilty and problem to deal it. if the issue of 'no dogs allowed' never came up when u signed a lease, i think its best to still check if its ok with ur landlord before u decide to do this, its too late afterwards.. and even if ur landlord has already stated not allowed then u could still try and approach the issue with him, expalin situation, and that u will be a responsible dog owner etc, maybe even an introduction with the dog might sway the opinion postively for u.and just because at begining when signing contract/lease, landlord may have been strict , but after seeeing u as responsible tenants, may relax rules a little !!

if its still a no go area, maybe u will have to wait til u leaving someone else.it does be landlords final decision.
hope it works out for u ! maltese are lovely dogs

Answer 4

It's the landlords property - and if they have a clause in the lease or rented the unit as a no pet unit, they CAN not only deny the dog from being outside, but they can go so far as to not let you "just keep it outside". First off, you should not have a 7 week old puppy - where is its mother. Second off, you should not have gotten a puppy without examining your lease and without calling your landlord. Even though some landlords will allow pets, sometimes there are size restrictions, sometimes there are AGE restrictions (meaning no puppies!!) and sometimes there are also breed restrictions.

Answer 5

A landlord can do pretty much whatever he wants.

In Ontario Canada, landlords cannot evict yo for having a dog (I believe).

If it happens- you can always try negotiating. Offer a 'dog deposit'- if the dog does any damage it's covered. Show him info about the maltese and how big they get. Tell him the dog is limited to rooms with hardwood or linoleum flooring until it is trained. Keep the dog's toenails trimmed short so he can't shred the carpet.

You really shouldn't have gotten a dog if you didn't know what your lease said. It may end up in a shelter which is really sad and irresponsible.

Also if you or your mom had done research you would know that a dog shouldn't be away from it's mom at 7 weeks- 8 is the absolute earliest- alot of states even have laws to this effect.

Answer 6

Depends on the landlord. Some of them have rules that say only pets under a certain weight, with a deposit.Some say no pets at all. And if your mother did sign a lease areement or a contract that stated that there will be no pets allowed, then he has every right to kick you out. Check with your landlord thgouhg, that's the only way to be sure. And if there are any additional agreements get it in writing.

Answer 7

Even if your original contract says that you are not allowed a pet, you can get permission from the landlord to have one. You should first check with your landlord to ask if you are allowed to have a pet. There will probably be a deposit and an additional monthly fee for having the pet. It varies on what kind of area you live in.
Also, you should check your state regulations about whether or not a landlord can deny you your ability to have a pet. A for instance is that in Maryland, the law states that a landlord cannot deny an elderly tenant the right to keep a pet. They can charge them for it, but they cannot deny them that right.

Answer 8

PLEASE ask BEFORE getting the puppy. Most landlords have some sort of rule about pets: weight limits (you should be fine in that regard if it's a small dog), pet limit (some only allow cats, some allow both cats and dogs), and you usually have to pay a pet fee, a pet deposit (fee/deposit can be anywhere from $150-$500 per pet), or pet rent (average is about $25/month for pet rent). This is not with the intention of taking money from you; this money will go towards paying for any damages the dog will cause in the apartment: ripped carpet & blinds, chewed cabinets, etc. It saves your mom from having to pay for those damages when you decide to move out (it would be a LOT more expensive that way).

Your mom needs to ask about this before you guys get the puppy. A landlord can make you get rid of the puppy if they discover it. Dogs are harder to hide since they bark and do need to be walked-your landlord might see you walking him and ask. In a worst-case scenario, can even evict you. Some landlords are really against animals. Please ask before getting the puppy; I wouldn't want him to end up in a shelter because the landlord wouldn't allow you to keep him. :(

Answer 9

Read the lease agreement and talk to the landlord. They do have the right to deny pets as technically it is their property. A lot of apartment buildings specify in the lease that pets are not allowed. If pets are allowed, sometimes they have weight restrictions. You deffinately need to check all this out before you consider getting a puppy. Getting a puppy when it is strictly against your lease can result in a fine or even eviction.

Answer 10

It will say in the lease if you can have animals or not. If it says no, don't take the chance that your puppy will have to be re-homed- possibly to a shelter- just wait until you live somewhere where you can have a dog.

If the lease doesn't explicitly state whether you can have a dog or not, ask the landlord. Explain how big the dog will be, that you are going to provide vet care including a spay/neuter, and that the dog will be enrolled in obedience classes. The landlord will be much more obliged to let the little one stay if you explain these things.