Just 6 months ago I was living in a "Pet Friendly" Apartment complex, that had a lot of Dogs & Cats, but they were charging a $250.00 non-refundable,
so called "Pet Deposit" well multiply that by 2. I was just getting back on my feet and I couldn't afford it......I think my Leasing Agent knew, but she either didn't care or she was just trying to help me out? But there were so many other Dogs that we just kind of blended in, but not really b/c my male Artie, was such a character, he made it a point to know everyone; the other Tenants and their Pets, as well as all of the Maintenance crew. No one ever said anything but they probably couldn't keep track of who paid and who did not? Plus with that kind of confusion around all the time with different Staff?
I felt bad and I actually out grew the 1 BD. Apartment, so we are now in a 3
BD House! Right next to a major Dog Park, that I had to commute daily to any way.......I pay the same amount of Rent, but at least I save on Gas!
I have a great Landlord, that fell in Love with them so he didn't even charge me a "Pet Deposit"!