Hi All,
After finding out that my landlord intends to start construction on the front of the block that we live on some time next year, I decided I'd have a quick browse through rentals online and see what is available. I have no kids but I do have two dogs, and it may sound silly to some, but they are much-loved family to me. Looking through the rentals, they either do not mention anything about pets, or they say that pets are not allowed. When I search for 'pets' I just get a whole lot of listings with either "wall to wall carpets", "newly laid carpets" or the not so subtle "NO PETS". If I search for 'dog' I only get a few results, mainly along the lines of "cats OK, no dogs". If I just look at properties with large rear yards, most of these properties explicitly state that pets are not allowed (I guess they get asked this all the time.)
I've noticed that from time to time there is a post on here about allowing pets in rentals, and it seems quite a few people do, but as a tenant it seems quite difficult to find a place that allows pets. I understand and respect that some people do not want pets in their IPs, but what about those that do? Or those that might consider it? Do you just have to front up to a whole lot of REAs and plead your case to work out who will consider your application? I don't suppose there is a special website for pet-friendly rentals...?
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions I'd love to hear them. The situation is not urgent by any means, but the time will come when I need to find a new home and as pets are a priority to me, I'd like to know that we have somewhere to go.
Cheers,
Ali
After finding out that my landlord intends to start construction on the front of the block that we live on some time next year, I decided I'd have a quick browse through rentals online and see what is available. I have no kids but I do have two dogs, and it may sound silly to some, but they are much-loved family to me. Looking through the rentals, they either do not mention anything about pets, or they say that pets are not allowed. When I search for 'pets' I just get a whole lot of listings with either "wall to wall carpets", "newly laid carpets" or the not so subtle "NO PETS". If I search for 'dog' I only get a few results, mainly along the lines of "cats OK, no dogs". If I just look at properties with large rear yards, most of these properties explicitly state that pets are not allowed (I guess they get asked this all the time.)
I've noticed that from time to time there is a post on here about allowing pets in rentals, and it seems quite a few people do, but as a tenant it seems quite difficult to find a place that allows pets. I understand and respect that some people do not want pets in their IPs, but what about those that do? Or those that might consider it? Do you just have to front up to a whole lot of REAs and plead your case to work out who will consider your application? I don't suppose there is a special website for pet-friendly rentals...?
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions I'd love to hear them. The situation is not urgent by any means, but the time will come when I need to find a new home and as pets are a priority to me, I'd like to know that we have somewhere to go.
Cheers,
Ali