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If you think of your four-legged friend as a member of your family, you’re far from alone. Recent studies show that 85% of dog owners and 76% of cat owners share your opinion. Unfortunately, many landlords do not.
Finding the best pet-friendly apartmentsBelmont, CA, has to offer can be a challenge. Read on for some tips to ensure that your new home is willing to accommodate all of your family regardless of how many legs they walk on.
1. Consider Your Pet’s Size
If you don’t have pets yet but are considering getting them, be realistic about how you’re expanding your family. One or even two cats are likely to be allowed in complexes, and dogs are less likely to be allowed.
One of the realistic concerns that you should consider is the size of your pet. If you have a cat, you probably have more options than if you have a small dog. If you have a medium or large dog, your apartment choices are likely very limited.
2. Be Realistic About Expectations
Many apartments that accept pets will only accept a certain number of them, and they also may take cats while not accepting dogs. Unfortunately, this leaves some pet owners with fewer options, but it provides a solution for many.
Understand that you should be realistic when considering your apartment options. Don’t be too disappointed when you are turned away if you have too many pets.
If you have three cats and find a unit that allows 2, ask a friend to care for the third. You don’t want to give up an apartment that lets you have some pets and be forced to settle for one that doesn’t allow any.
3. Communicate With Your Landlord
Some people try to smuggle pets into apartments that do not allow them. Doing this is a terrible idea because it’s a violation of your lease, and you’re likely to be evicted in the very likely event that your pet is discovered.
Be open with your landlord before signing anything. Pay the pet deposit and get your animal into your unit legally. Get written permission before adopting any new pets.
4. Train Your Pet Well
Even apartments that allow pets can be strict when it comes to pet damage, and this is the reason that pet deposits are a common practice. Ensure that you train your pet well so that you don’t incur fines and get all security deposits back.
This means teaching pets not to ruin apartment-owned furniture, and it also means teaching them not to make messes on the floor or scratch at paint. Be careful that you have a well-behaved pet to ensure that both you and your landlord are happy.
Check Out the Best Apartments Belmont CA Has to Offer
Now that you know how to choose pet-friendly apartments Belmont CA loves, it’s time to get started.
We’re committed to helping both you and your best (animal) friend find the perfect home to fit your needs.Contact McLellan Estate Co.with any remaining questions that you have about living with pets in one of our rental properties.
McLellan Estates operates two apartment complexes in the Bay Area, Crestview Apartments and Old County Road Apartments, both in close proximity to shopping, parks, dining, and transportation.