I live in Canada, and my city has very good tenancy rules. I thought about sneaking in a cat, but I don't want to tell lies. And if my landlord ever did find out, I would get evicted. So I don't want to sneak around. It's out of the question.
I have a bad case of depression, and I feel very much better around animals. My doctor and therapist even agreed that having a cat would be good for my mental health.
But I moved into this apartment just at the end of September. It is newly renovated with hardwood flooring.
I have the money to care for a cat and would have no problem paying a pet deposit and paying more rent. I have done thorough research on owning cats.
But how can I convince him to get a cat? I really love cats. Fish just aren't the same... Please only give serious answers. Thanks.
2007-12-01 05:15:33 · 5 answers · asked by not y 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I convinced my landlord to let me keep a cat in my flat. Write him/her a letter explaining the circumstances with your depression and say that your doctor agrees that having a cat is good for you. Offer to pay an additional deposit to cover any damage to furnishings, say that you will pay to have the place professionally de-infested once your tenancy is up (in case your cat has fleas or may possibly have fleas), and that you will provide them with receipts. In the end the landlord will only want to protect his investment (the property) and if you offer to sign an addendum to your tenency agreement to cover any damage, then it makes it less of a problem for him/her. Putting everything in writing constitutes a formal agreement and your landlord will be much more likely to consider this.
I ended up paying a fair bit to have my cat with me but it is completely worth it and once the first inspection was up, the landlord knew the cat wasn't a problem and that I was looking after the property. As for the hardwood flooring, I doubt the cat would be able to damage it (unless it had really huge sharp claws!) my cat just skids around on it.
Good luck!
2007-12-01 05:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by monochromic 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The landlord is not required to allow animals unless they are specific to a medical condition, such as a seeing eye dog for the blind. That you think a cat would make your depression better doesn't fall into that category.
I do not blame the landlord for refusal to allow a cat, especially given that the unit is newly renovated. Cat urine is next to impossible to get rid of, especially if kitty decides to urinate on the hardwood floor. I don't think you want to run the risk of getting a cat. Do you comprehend that, if you are allowed a cat and the cat permanently damages that hardwood floor, you will be responsible to repair or replace it ?
Renovations to hardwood floors are NOT inexpensive.
Follow up: Tim (above) is incorrect. An animal such as you seek, even if recommended by a physician, does NOT fall under the category of 'service animal'.
2007-12-01 07:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
In the US Fair Housing Laws allow tenants to have reasonable animal if it is a service animal. It can just be something that calms a person who has mental problems to a seeing eye dog.
The landlord may require a higher deposit but can not prohibit such an animal. Check your fair housing laws and get something in writing from your doctor or therapist.
2007-12-01 06:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by Tim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-05 17:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your rental agreement and verify your right to have a cat.
If this is true, then you should be able to resolve this issue.
Photocopy your agreement and highlight the section stating this right.
Then present this to your landlord.
If this is not the case then you will have to wait
until you can move to somewhere it is allowed.
If you truly have this right and your landlord refuses to
let you exercise it, you will have grounds for legal proceedings.
This may convince him to see things properly or get you out of your lease.
Witnesses and documentation will be your best defense.
2007-12-01 05:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by Paul S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋