Draketeeth
Arachnoknight
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- Mar 22, 2015
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When I needed a petsitter the only person available at the time lived in an apartment with some very strict rules about pets. Their agreement specifically stated the only pet they were allowed to have in the apartment was a cat. They had to obtain special permission and a written & signed document detailing the length of stay for my bearded dragon, his tank dimensions, when I anticipated picking him up, etc. before they were permitted to watch him. They had a great time and were excellent sitters, but it was such a hassle.
A friend of mine was an in apartment with a no pets rules, and only permitted fish tanks 10 gallons or smaller because of potential water damage issues. No idea if they had a venomous animal clause, but she she asked about small animals like hamsters and such and was met with a very strong negative.
When I helped a friend move out, I found his rental agreement and out of curiosity, flipped to the pet section. He'd obtained permission and paid a deposit for his two dogs. If he'd wanted to acquire any more animals, an additional amount was required per animal, up to a certain number. No other animals beyond the ones already agreed upon were permitted on the premises, and if someone came over with their animal and it was reported/the land lord found out, it was grounds for eviction and loss of deposit.
Having seen how serious agreements can be concerning animals, I advise: always ask permission. Very much better safe than sorry, no matter how tempting it is to try and sneak something through the system.
A friend of mine was an in apartment with a no pets rules, and only permitted fish tanks 10 gallons or smaller because of potential water damage issues. No idea if they had a venomous animal clause, but she she asked about small animals like hamsters and such and was met with a very strong negative.
When I helped a friend move out, I found his rental agreement and out of curiosity, flipped to the pet section. He'd obtained permission and paid a deposit for his two dogs. If he'd wanted to acquire any more animals, an additional amount was required per animal, up to a certain number. No other animals beyond the ones already agreed upon were permitted on the premises, and if someone came over with their animal and it was reported/the land lord found out, it was grounds for eviction and loss of deposit.
Having seen how serious agreements can be concerning animals, I advise: always ask permission. Very much better safe than sorry, no matter how tempting it is to try and sneak something through the system.