3 key tips for renting with pets

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Do you have animals and want to rent? This situation can be an inconvenience if you are looking for a rental home . Below we explain everything you need to know about renting with pets and give you 3 tips to make it easier to find the best rental for you and your pet.


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What does the Urban Leasing Law say about renting with pets?
The prohibition of pets in rentals is not a clause determined by the Urban Leases Law (LAU), but rather its prohibition is determined by the owner of the property.  Also, if the landlord does not want the presence of animals in his apartment or house, he will have to specify it with a clause in the rental contract of the home , since if he does not do so, the tenant will have the freedom to bring pets to the property and not may force Chinese Overseas America Number Data  him not to live with them in the property.

Your pet's bad behavior can have consequences
It is important to know that article 27.2 of the LAU states that if the animal causes any damage or breakdown to the property, the landlord can terminate the rental contract and the tenant must leave the property.

If you are trying to rent an apartment, the Horizontal Property Law dictates that the community of neighbors cannot prohibit the entry of pets into the building , although the tenant must respect the common areas, be careful not to damage said areas and ensure that the animal does not Make noise so as not to disturb the rest of the neighbors, since if you do the opposite, these may also be reasons to force the owner to end the rental contract.


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3 tips you need to know if you are looking for a rental with pets
Notify of the presence of your pet
It is essential that the tenant informs the owner from the first moment that he has one or more pets and that he seeks to live with them in the property. It is common for many tenants not to inform the landlord and hide the animal so that no one knows that they are living with it.

Not notifying the owner properly about living with your pet can lead to problems like those explained above, therefore, it is better to warn of the presence of your pet before signing the lease contract.



Negotiate with the owner
If the landlord prohibits the entry of animals into his property, it is advisable to discuss this and negotiate coexistence with your pet. It is very helpful for this negotiation to bring references from other homes in which you have rented.

If you previously rented, you can provide the contact information of the other landlords who rented you their home. Also, you can include the contact of your pet's veterinarian so that he can give a description of the animal to the owner of the apartment or house and thus have a more professional opinion.

Take out home insurance
For the tenant, it is highly advisable to take out home insurance because if your pet causes any damage, you can correct it thanks to the fact that you will enjoy insurance coverage, so you will be more worry-free if such damage occurs.

In case you do not want to take out the insurance that we mentioned, do not worry because you are not obliged to do so, but it will be very useful for you. In addition, the landlord can also take out home rental insurance that will cover, among other aspects of the rental, any damages that may be caused.