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Originally Posted by TeresaM  Since you've already signed the lease, theres little you can do to negotiate the additional dog. But perhaps if you give it a few months and then invite the owners/manager to come 'inspect' the house, see that ya'll are responsible tenants taking great care of the home and the yard, to meet Alfie and see how well behaved he is. Perhaps then they may be open to a second dog. Good luck. |
I was going to say the same thing. It gives you less wiggle room and since you mentioned your landlord lives in close proximity, I wouldn't risk just bringing in a second dog. It would be unfair to your second puppy to never be let out outside for fear of being seen by your landlord, and can be grounds for eviction. Being an Angelino myself, I know you do not want to risk that! Dog friendly places are hard to find. You can do as TeresaM said and show him how responsible you are and offer to add to your non-refundable pet deposit. (I'm assuming here) Training would be good too. There is no gaurantee that your landlord will budge, but if he does, later on don't try going for 3 that might make him mad.
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Originally Posted by 2dogsandachick I didn't tell my landlord when I got my second one. He only ever came by to mow the lawn and I doubted he would peep into my windows to check on the house while I was at work. |
Seeing as how the op's landlord will be living in the neighborhood she would be risking eviction. Not such a good idea in her case.