Thursday, May 08, 2008

Pet Deposit Laws and Pet Friendly Housing

New York City, May 8, 2008: RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide announced today a Guide to PETS in Rental Housing and Laws.

RentLaw.com's Guide to Pets in Rental Housing provides information for landlords and pet-owning tenants.

Topics covered include: finding a pet-friendly rental, "PET" Security Deposits, security deposits in general, how to be a good pet-owning tenant, how to search for a pet friendly apartment and more.

The guide also discusses moving with your pet, The Humane Society, ASPCA and many other animal friendly organizations. David Dorfman, Publisher of RentLaw.com said "There is a large group of people who own pets and need to rent. Many landlords simply do not want to have a tenant with a pet for a number of reason." The site indicates several reasons - loud animals, smells might impact other tenants, damages caused by pets.

Dorfman noted there are an increasing number of complexes that advertise themselves as "pet-friendly" That includes hotels and motels that cater to pet owners.

What about "pet-security deposits"? Dorfman said that many states have regulating "pet deposits". The deposits range from zero (landlord has to use regular security deposit) to unlimited. (One additional month security could be considered standard in many states. See your state law list on RentLaw.com.


Learn more about Landlord Tenant Issues and Pet Laws and Pet Deposits on RentLaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides.