i'm not planning on sneaking around that. i don't want to be evicted. but i just wanted to see how outragous everyone thought that deposit and rent is! i'm so down about this. i really want a dog.
do those robo-dogs work pretty well? lol! i need something walking around other than my husband. and my betta fish just isn't cutting it anymore.
2007-08-09 15:48:25 · 17 answers · asked by User Name 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i get $500 back from the security deposit. but it just trying to cough that all up right now. it's hard. ugh. i really need a winning lottery ticket..... anyone have one they're willing to give away?
2007-08-09 16:02:01 · update #1
Yes, it sounds like a lot but it is usually used to replace carpet that pets have a tendency to destroy. The cost of replacing the carpet can be very pricey. The $800 would cover only a small portion of that. I do not own any apartments, I usually am the one cleaning up after the tenant moves on. It would be very difficult to "sneak" around getting a pet.
2007-08-09 15:54:38 · answer #1 · answered by KK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly how u feel, I presently live in a rented house with a NO PET lease. So I don`t even have the option of paying extra for a pet. I can`t afford to move, the rent here is reasonable and within my budget, but I yearn for a dog. I`d be willing to pay a monthly fee for a dog, but another deposit, no way. My landlord is heartless and urs is greedy. My only solution was to make friends with all the dogs in the neighborhood, it helps, but it`s not the same as having ur own. I love dogs. Hope u find a way to get ur wish.
2007-08-09 17:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by flamingo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow! That seems insane to me. In the apartment complex I am in (considered Luxury) has a much lower deposit and rent.
Pet Deposit: $250.00
Pet Rent: $30.00
How much better does that sound? I have heard that some places use the same amount as the rent as the pet deposit. I think it is a little crazy. It makes sense to have the regular deposit the same as the rent, but for the pet deposit, is just outrageous.
I feel for you. It really does suck to want a dog so much and have such a large thing in your way.
Good luck!
-Brit
2007-08-09 16:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by Positively Pink 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...have you considered something furry other than a dog? (Hamster, guinea pig, rabbit, mouse, ferret, etc.). They can crawl around so it's not just your hubby there, and they are a little more active than your fishy!
If you really don't want to pay the rent (which I agree does seem a liiiiittle high per month), you could consider working or volunteering at an animal shelter (if you have time)! That way you can spend time with dogs as much as you want, but you don't have to pay for it. And you have everything to gain, it benefits both you AND the dogs since they'll have someone showing them lots of love and affection. :-)
Anyway that's just one other idea...at the end of the day you could always bite the bullet and pay the deposit so you're happy. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
2007-08-09 15:56:51 · answer #4 · answered by Amibeth Rose 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
seems average to me. I've rented about 7 different apartments at different times in my life.
Often a pet deposit will be the same as a months rent or security deposit. Not always, but often.
Ps Aibo the robotic dog is awesome, but Sony stoped the aibo program, so there won't be any new versions comming out (unless someone else buys the rights to them from sony). You can still find Aibo on ebay and various websites devoted to aibo. Hes an interesting lil guy. Very fun. BUT he also costs a lot more than a pet deposit.
2007-08-09 15:51:52 · answer #5 · answered by Absinthy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As the others have stated, there are two types of pets. Service animals and companion animals. Service animals are trained and certified to perform a service (think of the guide dogs that some blind people use). Companion animals are the pets that everyone has. Thin about it. they do not perform a service except to be a companion for their owner. No landlord or agency is required to allow a companion animal on/in their property. Landlords can charge extra rent, extra deposits and hold the tenant liable for any damages done by a pet (companion animal). Landlords are not allowed to charge extra rent for service animals but can hold the tenant liable for any damages caused by the service animal. Just remember that to be qualified as a service animal they need to go through special training and get certified. As for when you should move, that's up to you. Most landlord's will charge more for pets. Good Luck!
2016-04-01 08:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damn $800 as a security deposit is ALOT of money. My apartment complex just asked for $100 as a deposit. But if you really want a dog then just get it, although $800 is ALOT of money for a deposit. I'm sorry if I didn't help out, but goodluck! =]
2007-08-09 17:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by ♠lAUGhTERZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it fair to you no
But dogs can do a lot of damage
I can see why the owners would do this
I would wait until my lease is up, and more into a place that does not charge extra a month
I would think the extra Security deposit should be enough, or sixty dollar a month extra. I do not understand both
2007-08-09 16:02:16 · answer #8 · answered by Halo Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That certainly sounds outrageous to me, but then I don't know what kind of problems your apt. management has had with dog owners in the past - just takes a couple to ruin it for everyone.
Consider moving to a pet friendly apt. or buy a house when you can, much better financial investment than paying rent - and you can get a dog.
2007-08-09 15:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by rescue member 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
$800 for deposit sounds kinda high, but it may depend on your area too. You should get that back tho when you move out if your pet does no damage. $60 a month sounds about right for pet rent.
2007-08-09 15:52:53 · answer #10 · answered by Nekkid Truth! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋