I am moving into an apartment with my best friend and the rules state that there are no animals, but the tenant has cats and I have 3 kittens that I just CANNOT abandon. But I don't want to get caught with them in the apartment. Can our tenant just come into our homes anytime she wants? I can't leave the kittens with my bf's mom she already said she will take them into the country and let them go and then they'll die. Can anyone give me some suggestions?
2007-10-22 10:13:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Have you signed the lease? I know it can be hard to find pet friendly housing, but you really shouldn’t sign a lease with the intent of breaking its terms. Hopefully you haven’t signed and will look for housing that will accommodate you.
Landlord laws vary by state, but generally the landlord cannot enter without giving you 24 hours notice. But what are you going to do with your kitties all day if you landlord does need to come in to accompany a municipal inspector (I used to live in a complex where there were annual inspections). What if your downstairs neighbor reports a leak in their ceiling and maintenance has to come in to fix it (I believe emergencies override the 24 hour rule)? What if a neighbor reports a smell or noise and the landlord comes to investigate?
It’s reasonable that with three cats, you’ll have some kind of pet damage. Is your roommate ok with forfeiting her half of the security deposit if your cats do something to the unit?
2007-10-22 10:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First off...you are the tenant...the owner or landlord must give 24 hours notice before coming in to your apartment. You can be asked to leave if she finds out about the cats. It doesn't matter if she has one or not, she is the owner and can do what she wants to do. Let her know that you have the kittens and that you are trying to place them into good homes. She may be sympathetic. Then call your local shelter or humain societys and look for openings.
2007-10-22 10:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jayme S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A landlord isn't supposed to come into an apartment without giving 24 hours notice unless it's an emergency (furnace repair, water main break, etc.) but a lot of them don't go by the state rules, so if they do see you have pets, they could evict your or confiscate the animals.
Ask if you can put down a pet deposit to cover the kittens, a lot of landlords are ok with that. It's usually a month's rent or just under that.
2007-10-22 17:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The tenant is the person who lives in the apartment - the landlord is the owner/manager. The landlord can enter your home within reason. If they find the cats/kittens in your apartment they can evict you and charge you for all kinds of cleaning bills - even including replacing the carpet. This could be very expensive to you and could also ruin your leasing history and make it difficult to ever get another lease.
I would either make arrangements (pet deposit, pet rent) with the landlord, find another apartment, or find other homes for the kittens.
2007-10-22 10:23:27 · answer #4 · answered by golightly1963 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes the landlord can com ein at any time they want. They dont have to have a reason. It states in all leases that they have the right to come into the premises any time they feel neccesary. I had a cat problem also and they found out at my apartment. all they have to do is knock once then they will key the door if you do not holar and say wait. Regardless find somewhere for the cats...Humane society is preferable since they dont kill animals.. Just beware with an apartment complex....they WILL come inside and they have the right to do it
2007-10-22 10:22:16 · answer #5 · answered by Von Freatyra 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-07 10:08:11 · answer #6 · answered by beliveau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're not allowed to enter without advance warning unless you expressly agree.
That's the first thing I signed when I signed my lease...that I did not agree to them entering without advance notice. (I have a dog and I want to be able to put her away so no one lets her out). They leave me a note on the door telling me the day and general time they'll come in.
However, not every landlord will do that, even though they're required to by law. Also, I'd be careful to put away everything that proves you have animals...even if the landlord/maintenance guys have cat allergies, it could be a big giveaway and get you kicked out.
2007-10-22 10:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by Lauren 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all, YOU are the tenant. And, yes they can come into your apartment anytime they want. If I were you, I would find a new place to live. There are plenty of nice places that accept pets.
2007-10-22 10:21:11 · answer #8 · answered by lehong 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
there are apartments that will allow pets.
Keep searching.
My cats are too important to me. I would never move to a place that didn't allow pets.
2007-10-22 10:19:48 · answer #9 · answered by Shelly P. Tofu, E.M.T. 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋