Persuading Landlords to Accept Pets

Originally Posted by Sar

Ari, won't you miss Baylee? Or are you going to be practically living with your boyfriend?

Plus, I

you!!

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You think I'm just gonna be able to dump Baylee off at my bf's? Riiight... I'll probably be over there more than him! But don't tell anyone, it's hush hush!

Good luck with the owner!

Thank you all very much for you advice and sharing your experiences! I have sorted out my pet resume, my letter to the owner and agent and have gathered together some other information!!

I will be viewing the house today at 12:30, so I will be able to properly check that it's the place for us!! Then I will work with (hopefully) the agent to be allowed to keep my kitties there!!

I will let you all know how it goes when I get back!! Send good vibes that it is the place for me!!

I've got my fingers crossed for you Sarah!. Let us know as soon as you can!

oh oh oh how did I miss this?????

GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK!!!

I have fingers and paws crossed in this household

How did it go? Update please!!!

10 minutes to go....!!

Keep all your fingers and paws crossed and I will let you know how it went as soon as I get back!!

Right, I've been to see the property and my 'good feeling' is not so good any more

On a brighter note though, they sent a different agent to show me around and he is a lot better then the other one!! He showed me around and explained things, plus he was generally chatty and offered alternative properties within my price band!!

Okay, so back to the property itself....
Firstly, I will give you the plus points: There was room for me to have a studio space, there was room for the computers too!!
The balcony was a good size and so was the lounge and the bedrooms! The doors to the outside were all secure and the location was right for uni!
And the main thing....the agent said that there is no specific rule that says that you can't have pets!! So that would be great!!

On the less positive note, the furniture in the Living room was MASSIVE (!!), so much so, you couldn't get anything else in and struggled to get through the door!! There was no security to ensure that the cats were unable to escape (and the house is near a VERY busy and dangerous road), there was no alarm, the house was FREEZING and had heaters - even though the place had central heating (?) - and there was no tumble dryer (with Manchester weather and the wind on the balcony, my undies would either be wet or spread around the street!! ) Also, it was really dirty (I don't mind a bit of cleaning, but it would have needed a good ol' scrub!) and the bathroom was minute!! You couldn't swing a cat in there!!

So, it wasn't as good as my instict made out

I think I need more good vibes on finding the right place, please!!

The agent gave me some information about other properties (I don't think he was too keen on this one) and I have found another to look at This one is a new build and a bit more expensive - and further away from uni - but, it is always worth a look!

Here is the details of the other place: http://212.50.188.106/cgi-win/vebra....MALLO/10219/11

I think it depends on where you live also. In NYC I never had a problem having animals, when I moved down here to louisiana, I didn't have any, but after my daughter was out of diapers I missed animals. Little did I know this is an animal hate state. Most apts don't accept animals and those that do charge $300 a pet deposit(that would be $600 in my case) plus a monthly charge anywhere of $20-$40. It is way to expensive. apt. owners here are very ignorant when it comes to pets, my two guys are here illegally and I will be moving in the summer. I am looking to move out of state and have researched that certain states are more pet friendly than others. Good luck and hope you find a place!!

Catlover7731, I can't belive how much they want to charge you!!
That is insane!! What is the monthly payment in aid of? No wonder you are keeping you cat's a secret - I certanly would at that price!!

I can imagine how much you are looking forward to move!! I think I would be! Where are you moving to? I hope you find/have found a brilliant place for you and your family!

Thank you for your good wishes!

Awww thats a shame!

But that other house looks perfect! Will you be able to afford that ok though?. Id hate to think you would be on the breadline

It is such a shame, I was so incredibly disappointed!

The new place looks great, but it will be a bit of a push money wise But I should be able to manage! I will see what it is like first and work out the numbers after (my Mum and Dad will probably lend a helping hand!)

Thank you for thinking of me!

You can always do your shopping at Netto!

Originally Posted by rosiemac

You can always do your shopping at Netto!

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I think Asda SmartPrice will do!!

I'm pleased you said that because i was going to post you a bag to put over your head if you went to Netto so no one would recognise you!

<---Me!!

Aw, bummer about your good feeling been gone. I would trust your instinct... I never had a bad feeling with this apartment, but when I was touring the place I heard the upstairs neighbor and thought to myself that he might be loud. That, among other things, is why I do not like this apartment now!

Good luck though, the perfect one will come along, I'm sure of it!

It is a bummer, but you should have seen the place!! The pictures make it look a LOT better!

It is so funny how things change! I loved this place at first, but with the kitties here now, it's a bit small But, if I hadn't moved here, I wouldn't have adopted Tibby and Molly!

Everything comes to those who wait!

By the way, has bf moved into his new appartment yet? You must post pictures!!

Originally Posted by Sar

Everything comes to those who wait!

By the way, has bf moved into his new appartment yet? You must post pictures!!

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Good saying, too bad it requires patience, something I like!

He's moved in but Baylee hasn't... maintenance STILL hasn't fixed some things that were broken, even though he turned in a work order on Monday!

As for pictures... it's kinda cool so I MIGHT... but then again, he did all the decorating so it's not my taste, kinda! But maybe!

Originally Posted by pinkdaisy226

Good saying, too bad it requires patience, something I like!

He's moved in but Baylee hasn't... maintenance STILL hasn't fixed some things that were broken, even though he turned in a work order on Monday!

As for pictures... it's kinda cool so I MIGHT... but then again, he did all the decorating so it's not my taste, kinda! But maybe!

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I hope it gets sorted soon - they sometimes take their time, don't they???!!

I reckon you should take pictures! Even if it isn't really your taste! We will see where Baylee lives!

Anyway, if I showed pictures of my flat, the decoration isn't mine either - the agents even added the framed pictures....??

I just thought I would give a quick update on the house front....

I have spoken to the agent who showed me the last house and he is going to show me the other one....soon, with any luck!

I have driven down to see the place and it is in part of one of the new developments - looks nice! (a lot like the one that I missed out on before the downtime - but further out from uni)

The thing is, the agents haven't got the key yet and I really don't want to miss out on this place - especially if it was down to them I have phoned them a couple of times, but I don't want to appear that I am harassing them, but I do want them to know how very interested I am!

The agent said he would call, but I have since had to call him twice and he is out of the office a lot (on viewings, I suspect) What should I do? Do I call again or leave it until he calls me?