$200 pet fee for allowing pets in an apartment legal?
352791
It all depends on who you're renting from.  I would not pay a pet fee without seeing everything in writing.  Yes, they do charge that and even more for pet fees.  Do you have to pay a non-refundable deposit for you and your friend?  Make sure it's all in writing.
817110
Hello,\n\nWell, I am not sure if it is the owner's responisibilty to disclose this information. Maybe it is up to you to ask all these questions.\n\nI searched under California Coastal Rental Disclosures and could not find anything at all. Not even somthing about PETS having to come in or out of the home. \n\nI would recommend you contact the BBB either online or on the phone about this issue.\n\nSorry. Sorry your 2.5 month old baby was bit. I would not be happy at all.\n\nHope this helps you.............................................   :-(
384809
Assuming that you could obtain the permits to legally obtain one, expect the cost for the giraffe, along with its transportation to your location to be in the neighborhood of $250,000
839345
The landlord can ask a tenant to pay for whatever they want.  It's up to YOU if you want to or not.  If you don't, I would suggest looking else where, where it's not included in the lease.
984477
This is an interesting matter.  It does seem to me that you may be liable for having an unguarded "attractive nuisance."  That the dog could get in is evidence that it was unguarded, and you knew or should have known that animals such as a dog could be killed on the site in the order of things as they existed.  I'd ask lawyer who does a lot of liability work.\n\nSecondly, though I have forgotten specifics, you will find that owners of animals are liable in varying degrees or not at all for different animals.  Cats go free, and maybe dogs unless they attack a person or a person's property, eg. sheep, etc.  Even then, in some states, the damage must reach some money figure before you can shoot the dog or sue his owner.  Court won't listen to a complaint about a dug up garden.\n\nEven owners of horses are often held to a different standard than cows under the old law of some states if the animal trods on your vegetable garden.\n\nIt's been years since I looked at case law, but you will be surprised.  I would watch out for a counter-claim for the loss of the dog.\n\nI would guess that you have All State or State Farm.  They rarely pay the full damages even were the claim is valid.  I think you should sue them with the argument that the "domestica animal" exclusion envisions only the pets of the insured and not feral animals.\n\nRecently when All State held out a substantial amount of a claim for an accident where their insured was entirely at fault, I filed an action myself, just drew up the cause of action and took it to the clerk and served the company at a local office.  That was Wed. and they called Monday.  I got all my damages plus the $75.00 filing fee.  When it comes to insurance companies, even if you make a simple small claims case, they will not want to defend it.  It will cost them far more to retain counsel where you are than the pool cover.  Besides, they may lose in any case.  Even a half-assed kitchen-talble lawyer want a couple hundred an hour now.  SUE THE BASTARDS!!! And do it yourself, pro se.
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the funding is too low to have separate shelters that allow animals.\nplus you;d have too much hassle, what kind of animals, how many what happens if they're not taken care of properly or bite someone.\nand some people are actually terrified of your fluffy (i can't believe it either being an animal lover myself) and this would not be a time in their life to make them deal with that.\n\nbut you could check your local animal shelter, they might be able to work with you for the time you're going to be in your own shelter.  just a thought
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Its a very simple solution but 99.99% of people never take the time to do this. I was in the military for 20+yrs, Learned the hard way ounce and paid for it.\n\nGet a cheap camera and take pictures of the place before you move or as your moving in. Heck, nowdays they have video cams that are even better, a photo or video is worth more than a thousand words! This will help or hurt cause the proof is in the photos, where there is or not damages.\n\nOften cigarette burns on the carpet, stains, rutcuts into the carpet in the bedroom from wear and tear. Water damage under the sink from previous situatuion can be documented as not yours, ceilen damage spots or even holes on the walls that have been patched. Established urine stains from previous animals(cats or dogs) even where the apts doesn't allow animals.\n\nRemember that most places have good will but the bottom line is the cost to refurbish the apt for the next renter, so clean before you move out, that's always a plus, even have the manager come inspect before the move. They might be able to say this and that needs to be done or we have to pay to have it done and will go againist your deposit. \n\nI have 15 houses that I rent on long term leases and I do that to each unit, and have made it a point to record and save till the next move, then record after they move incase we have to discuss less than the deposit. I always evaluate the house, did they even try to clean, is the rubish out, the bathroom cleaned, kitchen stove,frigerater cleaned. Remember someone has to do the clean and make ready and obviously be paid for it, so it comes from your deposit. Most will deduct 30% of deposit just cause for wear and tear and expected cost to clean, alot will return all if no damages but the unit is left clean and can get rented with few problems.\n\nAsk yourself, would you move into the apt ~~right now as is, and if your answer is no, then take time to make it so. I'm not talking about painting the walls and shampoo the carpet, just simple cleaning can go a long ways. I'm a land lord of sorts and after you leave I'm almost sure never to see you again so why such I listen to you, I'll take your deposit without regard when I open the door and see trash and whatever, you didn't even vacum or take the trash out. Might be nice for you to at least wipe the glass windows if you have the time, effort brings about good will.\n\nMost all cities have departments to deal with renter disputes, maybe the local BBB has it, most places need your good word of mouth  to keep going. I have a waiting list for my houses, never empty for 15 days, that's what it takes me to prepare for the next renter, my video cam at the ready. I have even made copies for the new renter if they request it(hahahhaha) its a great practice for both. I want you to rent from me again if you decide to come back one day, I will remember the trash and crap you left behind.\n\nThose verticle blinds, hardly an issue of cost but just think of the piture of them, it could have establish its worth of condition on move in day. If in disbute could warrent the deteration from common use due to where they were and how often they were walked through, heck you might of been able to replace them with some from Walmart and saved you alot of monies?\n\nGolden rule : Photos,,,photos,,,photos,,, and even better is a video cam of the apartment condition on move in day!
609442
Go to www.irs.gov\n\nPets are out. Only a nitwit would think you could deduct money for a pet.  Now a business investment is a different story.
918430
According to the Tenant Protection Act <which is soon to be amended> The clause "no pets", as well as "no smoking", is completely void UNLESS your landlord can some how prove that it is a danger. Please keep in mind that this is the law in Ontario, I am not sure about other provinces/territories. If you have anymore questions, visit the Ontario Residential Housing Tribunal Website.
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Your landlord has the right to search the property with reasonable notice.  It is his property, you are just "borrowing it".  That being said, since you are paying to occupy that place you have rights as well.  He can't come unannounced and search your property, the things inside your apartment are yours.  As for the eviction, he can't evict you for pets if there is no pet clause in the rental agreement.  All changes to a rental agreement need to be in writing and signed by the tenant showing that they are aware of the new changes and agree to adhere to them.  If it's not in there it can't be pursued.  Hope this helps.
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Here is the best resource out there for tenant rights in Colorado:\n\nhttp://www.hud.gov/local/co/renting/tenantrights.cfm\n\nBut chances are that the limit on dogs in that rental house is based on the lease you signed when you moved in.  I would reread your lease and see if it states in there what the maxium limit for dogs allowable is.
45347
For a one bedroom apartment, from $550 - $850, depending on location.
786721
You need a tenant homeowners policy with probably a computer and jewelry floater attached.  \n\nYour best bet is to contact a local, independent agent, and sit down with them to figure out how much this is going to cost you.
469896
This will depend on where you live. I lived in Toronto Canada and had a problem with air conditioning not working. The units were advertised as air conditioned in all rooms. One did not work at all ,it doubled as a heater in winter. We had it running not knowing prior to our renting, it had been on fire! The compressor was no longer installed . Could have had another fire and lost my family. We found out for every month it was not working ( as long as it is stated as being included in lease, and you have put in the proper repair orders)they would have to back pay $50 per unit per month, and would be required to repair and keep in working order. If you get no where and qualify go see your community lawyers for advice. It really depends on location and laws for your area, hope that helps!\n\nMore~SECTION 118. Duties of landlord and tenant\n\nA landlord shall at all times during the tenancy: \nExcept in the case of a single-family residence, keep all common areas of his building, grounds, facilities and appurtenances in a dean, safe and sanitary condition; \nMake all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the tenant's dwelling unit and premises in a fit and habitable condition, \nMaintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and other facilities and appliances, including elevators, supplied or required to be supplied by him; \nExcept in the case of one-or two-family residences or where provided by a governmental entity, provide and maintain appropriate receptacles and conveniences for the removal of ashes, garbage, rubbish and other waste incidental to the occupancy of the dwelling unit and arrange for the frequent removal of such wastes; and \nExcept in the case of a single-family residence or where the service is supplied by direct and independently-metered utility connections to the dwelling unit, supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water at all times and reasonable he-at.
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My understanding is that, under the Fair Housing laws, service animals are exempt, though the landlord may ask for verification of the animal's status as a service animal and proof of the tenant's need for the animal. She should check with her local/state officials, however and talk to the landlord of any property she is considering moving to.\n\n"The June 23, 1999 rule proposed to implement section 526 of the\nQuality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (Pub.L. 105-276,\napproved October 21, 1998) (referred to as the ``Public Housing Reform\nAct''), which added new section 31 (captioned ``Pet Ownership in Public\nHousing'') to the United States Housing Act of 1937 (see 42 U.S.C.\n1437z-3) (the Act). Section 31 establishes pet ownership requirements\nfor residents of public housing other than public housing developments\nfor the elderly or persons with disabilities. The proposed rule can be\nfound at 64 FR 33640 (June 23, 1999).\n    The June 23, 1999 rule proposed to amend 24 CFR part 960 by adding\na new subpart G, consisting of the following new sections: Sec. 960.701\n(captioned ``Purpose''), stating that the purpose of subpart G is to\npermit pets in public housing; Sec. 960.703 (captioned\n``Applicability''), limiting the applicability of the subpart G\nregulations to public housing other than public housing developments\nfor the elderly or persons with disabilities (pet ownership in such\nhousing is covered in 24 CFR part 5, subpart C); Sec. 960.705\n(captioned ``Animals that assist, support, or provide service to\npersons with disabilities''), exempting service animals for people with\ndisabilities; and Sec. 960.707 (captioned ``Pet ownership''),\nimplementing the primary requirements of section 31 of the Act." --From the third link. It basically states that service animals are exempt from those restrictions and a landlord can't exclude based solely on that basis.
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Perhaps the answer is just as simple as getting an off-campus apartment.  At big schools like Ohio State and Indiana, lots of students own pets and live right next door to campus, but are officially off-campus, so it isn't a problem.
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just ask the new managers if its now ok to bring in dogs.  what do you have to lose?  they are the only ones who know the anwer. I don't think anyone here on yahoo would be able to answer for them.