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STT Resident · 09-24-2013, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SBean92

I also have a question on pet deposit laws for Virginia. So, my landlord told me we were aloud to have pets we just had to pay the fee. So I told her I had 2 rabbits a cat and a 15 lbs dog. She said it would cost a $150.00 all together. So when we moved in we decided to just take the rabbits. So we were only charged $75, which is still outrages for 2 small caged animals. Well after maybe a month of living here we decided to no have the rabbits (which was never brought to the home yet, was still at my parents home). Well we decided on 2 cats, and keep in mind we already paid $75 for the rabbits we never brought over. So we get the cats and my land lord tacked on a nother $150 fee on top of the $75 we already paid. So we paid $225 for 2 cats after being told that 2 rabbits 1 cat and a 15lbs dog would only be $150. So if I decide to get a dog, can they charge me additional fee for the dog. Is there a limit on the pet deposit fee?

The first logical step (if you haven't already done so) is discuss this with your landlord. Maybe until you have your own home you shouldn't have pets. Why are you even thinking of "getting a dog" when you already have one which you apparently didn't bring with you?

SBean92 · 09-24-2013, 03:22 PM

Because my parents kept him. And they dont want to split him and their dog up. We tried to keep him every now and then and they were both really upset so there for my parents now have 2 dogs

STT Resident · 09-24-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SBean92

Because my parents kept him. And they dont want to split him and their dog up. We tried to keep him every now and then and they were both really upset so there for my parents now have 2 dogs

It's hard enough trying to find a rental with two cats. I strongly suggest that you forego adding a dog to the mix until you have your own place. If you want to enjoy the companionship of a dog then yours is at your parents' house and you can visit him there - or you can go to your local animal shelter where the dogs are always ecstatic to have someone visit and give them some loving. Dogs and cats live long lives, they're not disposables and, unless you can make that firm commitment to care for them for the duration, please think carefully. Thanks.