Finding a rental that is pet friendly is not always easy. When pet owners are looking to move, there is always the issue of our pets being part of our family, and having a harder time renting because of our furry family members. The best option is to begin your search as soon as you know you will be moving and where. The following are some helpful tips for searching for Boston Rentals that are pet friendly.
Pet Friendly Rental Tips
1. Research pet friendly communities, complexes, and owners. Many rental listing will have a section that is pet friendly.
2. If you are using an agent, make sure they know that you have pets. Also, they need to know what kind of pets you have and how many you own. Having a written reference from current or previous landlords might also be helpful to show that you are a responsible pet owner/renter. Even references from current or former neighbors or very close friends that can vouch that you are responsible and do not allow your pets to damage your rental homes would be helpful.
3. Contact the local or county Humane Society in the areas you are searching. Call and see if they are located by city, town, or county and talk to the staff. Let them know you are looking for Boston Rentals that are pet friendly in the specific areas you desire. The staff should have some good ideas of where you can begin searching.
4. Be honest with prospective landlords. They may have many questions about your pets and any future plans for more pets. They may ask about your pets’ habits and if they are spayed or neutered.
5. Gather a file of paperwork on your pets to keep with your rental information. Include things such as the references, vet records, shot records, and tags. This way you can show a prospective landlord up front that for one, your pets mean a lot to you, and two, you are responsible about keeping their vaccines up to date and have all of your records in order.
6. Expect and accept that you will more than likely have to pay a higher, non-refundable deposit and possibly higher monthly rent to assure the landlord that any damages that might occur are covered when you move out. Let prospective landlords know up front that you are willing to pay the extra deposit/fees.
It will take some extra effort and patience on your part in your search for Boston Rentals that are pet friendly. Once you are settled in and your landlord sees that you and your pets are not going to be a problem, it will all be worthwhile. You and your furry family will be content in your new home.
When you need to search for pet friendly Boston Rentals, look no further than Modern Real Estate Inc. Located at 141 Brighton Ave, Allston Ma 02134. Contact them at 617-782-7500.
