I signed a 6 months lease on a house the other day. Problem is I didn't tell them i had a dog and two cats (although in my defense i didn't have the dog when i put in the application). I broached the subjects of cats with the landlord and he reluctantly agreed it was ok, as long as i didn't get a dog or anything. what should i do? I can't give up either.
2007-07-28 02:53:15 · 23 answers · asked by Rach 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I did not know it would be a problem until it was too late, so its not like he said "no" and then i got a dog
2007-07-28 03:14:23 · update #1
You could be in trouble ... as you already know he didn't want a dog there...
thing is it's HIS HOUSE .. and you really should respect that.
Maybe you could be upfront and tell him .. say that it was unexpected and see what he says..
EDIT : this is where you should be able to see that it would have been a problem .. from what you initially wrote :
"I broached the subjects of cats with the landlord and he reluctantly agreed it was ok, as long as i didn't get a dog or anything. "
He reluctantly agreed to you having cats//and stated SO LONG AS YOU DIDN'T GET A DOG.
How could you NOT see there wouldn't be a problem.. HOWEVER ... go to him and ask .. the worst that could happen is that he sticks to his guns and says NO DOGS.
By decieving him (ie if you didn't tell him or ask him) you may find yourself placed on a Tennants Blacklist for not compling to Agreed Terms. That would make things difficult in the future.
2007-07-28 02:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by ll_jenny_ll here AND I'M BAC 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
What kind of dog is it? Is it big? Small or medium size? I am asking cause if it is a small dog maybe the people you are leasing from wouldn't mind as much, as for the cats if they complain tell them they sleep most of the day. I am thinking maybe the people you are leasing from would come around and check on the place while your at work so they can stop by and not say anything to see what you live like and have in the house, believe me I have had landlords, they have a key to get in and snoop. Do you intend to move after he lease is up in 6 months? Maybe don't say anything and if they see the dog tell them :" I really did tell you or at least I really thought I mentioned having a dog" and " The dog sleeps during the day he / she is not noisy or messy".If the bozo ends up arguing with you tell him you can't get rid of the dog it is like a member of your family and that you will keep the dog in a crate- I HATE CRATES! Only use that as an emergency plan.
Lots of luck!
2007-07-28 03:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by Hmmm... 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't say what country you are in, and that could make a difference. Different countries have different laws.
Does the lease you signed specifically ban pets? If so, does it ban all pets, or only dogs?
If it does not specifically ban pets, but your landlord already told you no dogs, can that be enforced, since it was an oral agreement, not a written one? You may need some legal advice to sort this one out.
But why did you sign a lease without checking on the pet issue, if you already had 2 cats? And why did you get a dog, when you are moving into an apartment where you know they might not be allowed?
2007-07-28 03:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by margecutter 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to know what to tell you to do. You didn't have the dog when you put in the application. You discussed cats and knew he was reluctant with cats, but said NO to dogs. Then you went out and got a dog!
That's a violation of your lease. It's inconsiderate. It's dishonest. It's totally lacking in respect for the landlord as you wilfully chose to violate his directives and his wishes which he had made abundantly clear to you. That is irresponsible pet ownership as well as being an irresponsible renter.
If you can't give up the dog, then you should see if you're allowed to find someone to take over your lease, or pay the lease and move out. He can kick you out and demand you pay the lease as you are in violation of your contract.
2007-07-28 03:05:00 · answer #4 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could tell and hope your landlord is amenable, but chances are he won't want the dog there. A cat is a bigger nuisance than a dog, they can cause more damage and be a bigger pest in neighbours gardens, so maybe that could be in your favour if you mention that, on the other hand the landlord might decide he doesn't want the cat either!
Don't keep this from your landlord, he will have grounds to evict you.
2007-07-28 04:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord will find out eventually. He specifically said no dogs weather you wanted to hear it or not. You should try to find another home for it as soon as you can. Just because you have signed the lease doesn't mean that he wont find you in a breech of contract. Finding the dog another home will be easier than finding yourself another home.
2007-07-28 03:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by Teresa S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sooner or later your landlord is going to find out it's a risk either way. Go ahead and explain the situation to your land lord. One of the main reasons landlords don't like dogs is because they like to dig. If your willing make an agreement with your landlord to repair any landscape upon your leave. It's better to work something out now than to wait and let him find out, you'll geet evicted for sure.
2007-07-28 03:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by tinkerbell 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he flat out told you that he didn't want a dog in his house, then you shouldn't have gotten the dog in the first place. Just hope that he doesn't find out and if he does, tell him it was a gift and you had no control of it, but you have fallen in love with this animal and cannot part with it. Let him know that if it tears up or messes up anything, that you will have it replaced. Hopefully he will see that you are taking care of it and not letting it destroy the hosue.
2007-07-28 02:58:36 · answer #8 · answered by Angelic Valentine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oops, Its gonna be really hard, I would make sure the dog is well behaved, keep you place really clean and tidy because if landlord say you have to get rid of the dog, you can plead you case with a well behaved dog and plus you are keeping his property all lovely and clean even though you have animals, could try also offering him a bigger deposit encase they damage anything, but weather to tell or not to tell, I don't think I would, good luck!
2007-07-28 03:06:59 · answer #9 · answered by Kelly B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if he's already reluctant of you keeping a cat (which requires little care) imagine his reaction to the dog. my question is:
why did you get a dog when you clearly knew your landlord would not approve of it?
you're just asking for trouble. i doubt you'll be able to convince your landlord to let you keep the dog so you will either have to re-home the dog or move out. your choice
2007-07-28 03:10:30 · answer #10 · answered by My Name Is Trip 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋