Willowlane Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hi All I hope this is ok to post her but I need some recommendations We live on a rental property and are wanting to put a stand alone dog pen under the concreted verandah/awning. No drills holes will be made, it wont be fastened down etc there will be nothing to show it was ever there. There will be a floor put down and the concrete will be hosed off so there is no staining. The dogs (2 spaniels) will also only be going in there 2-3hrs a day every 2nd/3rd day so its not like they will be in there all the time and never at night. Do you think I need to get landlord approval? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I don't see why as its not a permanent structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I couldn't imagine why - you're not doing any "damage" to their property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hi WillowLane, What type of property is this? Is it in a strata complex or is it a house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I would probably talk to the agents. They are going to see it during any inspection and if they don't know about it prior may get snakey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabbath Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I would probably talk to the agents. They are going to see it during any inspection and if they don't know about it prior may get snakey. Yep, I agree with this. Best to always check first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoggies2001 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I would probably talk to the agents. They are going to see it during any inspection and if they don't know about it prior may get snakey. Yep, I agree with this. Best to always check first. Yes, so ask the agent and he/she will no doubt put it to the landlord for a final decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I cant see what the problem could be as it will be gone when you move out with no damage done to the property, but yes some landlords are weird so probably best to check :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowlane Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 The problem is the landlord is very very difficult at times thinking it may be easier it just take it down at inspection times then put it back up after. Is that wrong lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'd do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 do you have permission to get a 2nd dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I would just put it up. Don't see how its any different to putting anything else down Like a tabe, or a dog kennel etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'd just do it, and either be there for the next inspection or give the agent a heads up email before it that the pen is there, making it clear that it is a temporary structure and completely removable when you go. I can't see what state you are in on my phone but I think most/all states allow for temporary changes to the property without the landlord's permission so they can't say no. As mentioned though, if it's a strata or body Corp property they may have rules about structures that can be seen from off the property and obviously not going on common property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaS Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 The problem is the landlord is very very difficult at times thinking it may be easier it just take it down at inspection times then put it back up after. Is that wrong lol? If you are not damaging the property or leaving mess I don't think it is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I would just do it and not even disassemble at inspection time. It's not permanent and quite frankly is no different to buying a little kennel for them to sleep in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Exactly, its not different from putting up a kids swingset in the garden. its not attached to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 God, we have runs and everything set up under our back verandah, never even occurred to us to seek approval. Landlord has been out plenty of times and even commented on what a good idea it was to have them for the dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shapeshifter Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) Just do it, more than likely if they went to the landlords they would say no anyway, it's not permanent in any way, and it's always good to have an enclosed area for the dogs. Completely agree with Juice as well, no one stop you putting a cubbie house in the backyard, well as long as it's on the ground anyway, majority of kids are way way way worse than majority of dogs. Edited May 6, 2015 by shapeshifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGirl Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I used to work in property management. In my opinion it would be a good idea to run it past the property manager before doing anything. If they refuse permission, ask on what grounds. It would be better than doing something without approval and then finding your lease isn't renewed...because you didn't think it important to ask first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowlane Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Arh so difficult to know what to do... We really need this pen/cage so im really worried what we will do if we ask for permission and they so no but if we dont tell them then have trouble later on it could be just as bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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