Dogs, And Rental Properties.

[Lady Flying Furball]

And offer the managing agent/owner to take up the legally condoned regular inspections of the property while you rent (not extras, but as they are allowed to do from time to time). That way you show confidence that you will keep the property in good order and that your pets will not damage anything.

[Max#1]

I think trying to promise that the pet will not damage anything is a bit of a tough one. As a dog owner, I can see that just merely by having the dog in the house, extra wear and tear is happening. The carpets are getting worn more quickly, they are dirtier more often - even the walls are getting dirtier. I notice it particularly around dog height - ha! (So I can't blame the OH - at least someone eats his crumbs off the carpet now). Pee spots in the grass, it never growing back *quite* the same, the unevenness from the occasional hole... etc.

As a potential landlord I'd be happy enough if someone was willing to pay a bit extra for that wear and tear, and if I were a renter, I'd be willing to acknowledge that.

[skip]

I lived in that area for over 10 years - I really loved the place and had to move due to work.

Should be OK finding a place. Easier than getting somewhere closer to Parramatta/Sydney anyway.

I rented with 2 dogs and luckily had such great references never had much trouble thou it is SO... stressfull if you are in a hurry. My dogs had a letter similar to a resume with details of their training etc.

When I applied I asked for dogs allowed inside. I was honest as the agents just say no to the dog inside anyway. I stated in my letter attached to my application forms that I would rather be honest and say dogs will be allowed in than lie about it. I said I understood if dogs inside are not allowed and thanks for your time.

I agreed in my last rental to sign a pet clause. I agreed to spray before and after for fleas ( as thou mine would tolerate fleas). I would pay for any damage my dogs did. Which is fair enough as dogs could cause damage and if it was your home you'd fix it.

I did always rent cheaper homes as I was saving and mostly landlords who owned the cheaper homes seemed keen to have me.

Good Luck! Hope you find a nice place with good fences and dogs allowed in. You know how your life stands when your most important rental consideration is " Is the fence good?"

Edited February 16, 2011 by skip

[Mason_Gibbs]

I have 2 cats and a labrador and I have been accepted for all 3 rental properties we applied for, at the latest one the dog is not supposed to be inside.