Pet-friendly Apartment Living
Posted on June 15, 2008
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Moving into an apartment can be a stressful experience – not just for you, but for your pet as well. Here are a few tips to help make your cuddly critters feel at home in your new apartment rental.
Check the Rules First
Before you move into your apartment with your pet, always check with your landlord and your city department first to see if there are any rules and regulations you have to follow. Some cities and municipalities have specific by-laws that may require you to leash your pet at all times or limit the number of animals you can have in one residence.
In addition, some landlords have their own “in-house” rules regarding pets (such as liability for damages done to the property by animals or rules concerning the health and cleanliness of your pets), while some still don’t allow pets in their apartments at all. Any rules about pets and apartments should be clearly outlined on your lease.
Choose the Right Pet for Your Apartment
Cats, small dogs and birds are well suited to apartment living. However, before adding a pet to your apartment, it is important to consider whether or not doing so is right for you. Especially for those used to living with animals in a larger house, some people may find that living with a pet in an apartment – especially smaller one-bedroom apartments – to be rather undesirable in the long run.
Caring for Your Cat
Most apartment cats become “indoor cats” by necessity. However, that doesn’t mean they’re still not interested in the outside world. An easy-to-install perch or ledge attached to the windowsill will give your cat a nice view of the world beyond your apartment. Also, remember that your cat needs plenty of exercise, and in a smaller living space, that means you’ll need more toys and climbing structures to allow the cat to act on its natural behaviours like stalking, pouncing, playing and scratching.
Devoted to Your Dog
One of the most important issues for caring for a dog is adequate exercise. Unfortunately, this can become quite difficult while living in an apartment. Without a big backyard to play in, apartment renters have to be sure to take time out of their day to take their dog for regular walks. As a general rule, any dog should be given at least two walks per day and a selection of safe toys to keep them physically and mentally stimulated while you’re away from the apartment.
Apartment Risks for Pets
Apartment buildings provide unique risks for pets and their owners. Perhaps the single biggest risk of living in an apartment for rent with pets is the chance that your furry friend will fall from the balcony or jump through a window. If you decide to bring your pet onto the balcony, make sure that your pet is secured with a harness and leash and remember to never leave your pet unattended. However, many owners prefer not to take their pets outside on the balcony at all – this option is perhaps the best approach for accident prevention.
Talk to your veterinarian about living with your pet in a high-rise apartment. He or she will help you to better understand the issues involved.
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NEW YUCK CITY!
That’s nice
I remember the first time I went to O’Hare. I had just lost my Brazilian passport (in New York, early 2003), and had a military ID (issued in Rio de Janeiro), and the guy who was checking IDs asked if I had a passport. I was freaking out… Lol. Then his supervisor said it was OK for me to travel with my military ID. Ironically, I just lost my passport again… last night. I don’t remember putting my cell phone number on it, thus I don’t think I’ll recover it, sadly ;-(
I used Wikipedia as data source for the GDP comparison between LA and Chicago. LA has a 179 billion dollars higher GDP than Chicago. It may change within a year, but not so likely. I used to travel to Chicago a lot, for business, pleasure and… well… I was in and out of love with someone there… lol… 7 years ago. I thought it was yesterday… lol.
What do you do in Chicago? What kind of work? Involved with performing arts somehow?
That area of Houston is cat owners. Dog people live in houses with yards.
ha ha im betting u probably aint got no job or may be got one & not makin shit & still gotta live with mommy & daddy in NY. lol!
i think we’re actually wealthier than LA right now cause LA’s unemployment rate is higher than Chicago’s & they dont have federal reserves & futures stock exchanges like we do. hollywood can only do so much for LA but right now not enough.
3. Los Angeles: 639 billion dollars;
4. Chicago: 460 billion dollars.
According with whatever data info, I found it on Wikipedia, Chicago and Paris have the same GDP. I’m sure it can’t be the same exact number, so Paris comes out as 5th largest economy among cities worldwide.
I like the area anywhere between Harrodsburg Rd. and Tates Creek Rd.
There were 32 apartments in this guide that accept pets. Things to ask when you are looking around: Are there species restrictions? breed? weight?
Ask about discounts. Some apartments will give discounts to certain business's employees (like UK).
Also check out houses for rent, they are times you can find one cheaper than an apartment. You don't say what type of pet you have, but a dog would appreciate a yard.
I lived in Stoney Falls, Park Place, Spring House, and a rental home. Had pets at each. My favorite was Spring House, had a 1 bedroom with a den.
Check your state laws. Most states have a law just for this reason. Also, I'm pretty sure that if it's a pet for medical reasons they can't legally say you can't have one. Because it could possibly be putting your health at risk. What state do you live in?
EDIT: Here's a good site for you to check out
Gives quite a bit of information that should be helpful to you
http://www.bazelon.org/issues/housing/infosheets/fhinfosheet6.html
EDIT AGAIN: Here's another great site for you to read it also states they have to let you have the animal and they cannot legally require another deposit for it as well:
http://www.metrokc.gov/dias/ocre/animals.htm
EDIT: I found another website that might help you as well, it states "Except for support animals for disabled individuals, properties are not required to accept pets or other animals." Thereby implying that they cannot refuse your right to have a service animal. Here's the original context( you can find it under "what if I have roommates or pets" under the pet section it's the second one on there)
http://www.taa.org/renterinfo/rentingBasics/
Good luck with your situation!!
Lol…
get your cat to stay somewhere else until the place is declared safe
or choose between the cat or your apartment
I recommend moving out of the place, it seems that its a pest nest.(assuming you arent a slob)
It’s funny we don’t think much about it, Chicago is actually the 4th wealthiest city in the world, after:
1. Tokyo (nobody talks about it, because the Japanese are lame bitches… lol;
2. New York (among the only 2 cities worldwide with a GDP surpassing 1,1 trillion dollars, not so distant from Tokyo numberwise);
3. Los Angeles;
4. Chicago.
Try http://www.rent.com That is how I found my apartment, and you can search for Only pet friendly apartments. I don't know if they will have lisitngs in your area. But it is worth a try. Good Luck!
It's their building and apparently they can and did do it. If you have a problem then take it to management, explain that you chose this complex because the didn't allow pets and didn't want the hassle of barking dogs during the day because you work nights and tell them that now there's a dog next door that barks all day long. Find out if they violated your lease terms if they did you might be able to get out of the lease agreement with no penalties.
Even if they notified you there would be nothing you could do to stop them, it's not an HOA that requires a majority vote in order to change the rules. then again had you known you might not have renewed, you need to bring that to their attention.
If the onsite manager isn't helpful go to the management company and property manager over the onsite residential manager.
Good luck
CHI-TOWN sure sounds better than the BIG ROTTEN APPLE.