For many landlords, accepting a pet in a housing represents a risk, while the Government still refuses to allow a security deposit to be requested from a tenant wishing to have a pet in their dwelling.
Unfortunately, the problem never lies with the pet itself, but rather with the owner who fails to properly care for it.
In these situations, the other tenants in the building have to deal with inconveniences that can be significant.
A pet left unattended, especially a dog, can bark excessively at any time, disturbing the peace and quiet of the other occupants of the building.
Naturally, if the pet owner does not clean up the faeces left in the common areas of the building, the other tenants are often greatly inconvenienced.
Requiring a security deposit is simply intended to limit damage and to make the pet owner aware of the responsibilities they must assume when having a domestic animal in their apartment
Unfortunately, in many cases, a pet left unattended also causes significant damage to the dwelling.
Often, urine on the floor irreparably damages the surface, and sometimes even the flooring underneath needs to be replaced.
In short, landlords don't mind pets, but they are concerned that many owners don't take proper care of them.
To increase the number of landlords who accept pets, it's essential to ensure good behaviour on the part of both owners and pets, and a security deposit would certainly be a good solution to this end.
Domestic Animals in Rental Housing
