Once your landlord grants you permission to have a pet than you can go and get one. Now, your job is to keep the pet from damaging the landlord's property. This includes inside as well as outside. It is also important to keep your pet from becoming a nuisance to your neighbors. If there is an additional security deposit and more rent to pay, be sure you can afford it.
A landlord's main concern with renters having a pet is the damage that a pet can do or the noise they make that may irritate the other tenants. Another problem with renters is some neglect the animal by letting them run wild or not being at home to care for their pet. If you you know you won't be home until late than arrange for someone to take your dog outside or give them food and water. This will definitely help to avoid problems with you landlord.
There is a lot of responsibility and expense when owning a pet.
So, always be sure you are able to afford and care for your pet.
Some pets really need a lot of attention like puppies. They need to
be trained and housebroke. Puppies chew, bark, scratch and tear up
stuff. They have accidents in the home because it takes time to
train them. These are just a few things you will want to avoid
happening if you want to stay on the right side of your
landlord.
Keeping your pet on a leash and bringing along a pooper scooper are
some ways to avoid problems. Be sure your pet is not urinating
continuously on your landlord's lawn because this can cause
damage to the grass. Keep your pet from disturbing other neighbors.
Be sure to get a friendly pet, one that your neighbors are not
afraid of.
If your a cat owner it is a good idea to neuter male cats because
this stops them from spraying that horrible odor and spay your
female cats. Doing this will help keep your cat as an indoors cat.
Keeping your cat indoors is safer for them and quieter for everyone
else. Get a scratching post so they are not scratching up doors or
furniture and keep the cat box clean.
To stay on the right side of your landlord when owning a pet is to
make it like you do not even have a pet. Always be sure to purchase
the items needed to train your pet or care for it. If your pet has
an accident or damages the property it is up to you to take care of
it. The last suggestion is to keep your pet in good health by
having regular veterinarian visits.
