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I was searching for an apartment and I'd really like to have an animal companion with me. For apartments that have a no pet policy or have a pet deposit, does it apply to only cats and dogs? Do landlords usually make exceptions to small animals like hamsters, rabbits, ferrets or birds or even goldfish? I don't see how pets like these could cause harm.
Ferrets can give off an offensive odor. Rabbits can be destructive and also smell. Most owners don't keep either of these animals in the cage 100% of the time. Birds can be loud.
Birds can make a hella-mess just by tossing seeds & rodents and birds often chew on things.. fish tanks can leak & sometimes malfunction & pump water everywhere. You're certainly free to ask, but no pets means no pets to me..
I allow pets, but I do not allow house rabbits, ferrets, large parrots, or large fish tanks. All for very good reason because of possible damage and, in the case of the parrots, I don't want to listen to the neighbors complain about the loud shrieking.
I allow pets, but I do not allow house rabbits, ferrets, large parrots, or large fish tanks. All for very good reason because of possible damage and, in the case of the parrots, I don't want to listen to the neighbors complain about the loud shrieking.
I can understand rabbits and some birds, but why fish? They don't make noise, and they don't poop on carpet.
I can understand rabbits and some birds, but why fish? They don't make noise, and they don't poop on carpet.
Ever seen the damage a busted fish tank can cause? (Hint, it has to do with large amounts of water...)
I agree that you really need to contact the potential landlord to ask. Sometimes no pets means no pets, sometimes landlords are willing to allow certain small pets.
Ever seen the damage a busted fish tank can cause? (Hint, it has to do with large amounts of water...)
I agree that you really need to contact the potential landlord to ask. Sometimes no pets means no pets, sometimes landlords are willing to allow certain small pets.
How would a fish tank bust? Unless someone was dumb enough to knock it over. If that's the case, that's on them and not the landlord.
How would a fish tank bust? Unless someone was dumb enough to knock it over. If that's the case, that's on them and not the landlord.
WE had one betta fish in a 5 gallon tank, in the bedroom, for a few years. The water always appeared to be full to the tank, & the fish was happy. Then we moved, so we had to move the tank & the fish, Once we moved the tank, there was a huge water stain on the furniture, we had to junk the cabinet, We owned it, so no landlord hassle, but I can see how, undetected leaks can cause damage. It is always best to clarify any questions with the landlord. We also keept a towel under the tank too.
How would a fish tank bust? Unless someone was dumb enough to knock it over. If that's the case, that's on them and not the landlord.
Fish tanks can leak or developer cracks. I don't allow water beds for the same reason. It's easy to say that damages are on the tenant, but getting them to pay for the damages is a whole other story.
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