We live in Arizona and are looking for an apartment to rent however there are both refundable and non-refundable deposits along w/ "pet rent"! I've heard that a letter from a medical Dr. or a Vet stating that the dog is good for your well being could waive such fees. Anyone know of such a thing????
2007-11-04 01:42:17 · 9 answers · asked by julesinflagstaff 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I think the only way you could waive the fees is if it is a service dog that you need to function, such as a seeing-eye dog.
2007-11-04 01:45:34 · answer #1 · answered by rummy1978 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having a dog for someones well being is not going to be enough to waive the pet deposit. A service dog such as seeing-eye would qualify.
2007-11-04 05:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Such a letter will be useless in your situation. Landlords ARE required to make accommodations for REQUIRED animals, such as a seeing-eye dog, but that's where it ends.
Can you imagine how many folks would produce such letters if they actually worked ?
2007-11-04 01:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can only get out of this clause if you are visually, mentally and /or physically disabled or challenged. If you are then you will be able to keep the dog in even the worse environments. You can learn more on apartment pet deposit here:http://apartmentrenting.info/2007/11/06/apartment-pet-deposit/
2007-11-06 16:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the biggest load of BS I've ever heard. If you can't afford to pay the fee's get rid of the dog, or find a different apartment. landlords have those fee's for reasons.... like if your dog destroys the place. Dogs smell so they will most likely have to replace the carpet when you leave... come on , it's not just to make money. it's to protect their assets
2007-11-04 01:48:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If the animal is a service dog or an emotional support animal (for severe mental illness) then the landlord has to allow the animal for free.
If not, the pet rent is appropriate because pets are more likely to destroy property and insurance costs more for the landlord if there are animals on the property.
2007-11-04 03:20:36 · answer #6 · answered by cng 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the only dogs that are protected under the law are service dogs, which means that the dog has to be a certified service dog under the appropriate authority (for the deaf, the blind, etc), and YOU have to provide documentation of your disability to prove the dog is necessary for your disability.
Otherwise, what you have been told is incorrect.
2007-11-04 02:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by Expert8675309 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd guess that what you heard is another of the many urban myths floating around. People hear, and pass on, many things that have no basis.
2007-11-04 02:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of that.
2007-11-04 01:45:52 · answer #9 · answered by Clueless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋