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Renting Or Buying A Home With Your Beloved Pets
Your pet, your home: Learn and understand the pet’s policy before renting or buying an apartment or a house—tips for pet owners and property owners.
“when I am feeling
low
all i have to do is
watch my cats
and my
courage
returns”
― Charles Bukowski
Ask questions and understand pet regulations before you sign a lease or a contract for a new house or an apartment.
Tips for pet owners
Be honest and upfront about your pet with your realtor and the property owner. Ensure you provide the correct information about your pet — for example, a birth certificate, a vaccination card, pictures of your current home, and references.
Your pet is a member of your family, and they live in your home.
Learn more about the pet policy before leasing or buying an apartment or buying a home in a gated community.
How do you learn about the pet policy?
Be open-minded and learn more about your neighbors and neighborhood before signing the lease or contract.
