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Jennxling · 08-20-2011, 02:45 PM

I wanted some input from fellow YT members. My bf is leaving because he found a job closer to home. We moved to LA together because I have school. Well, I have to stay here for another year and it's just been frustrating trying to find a place within my budget and also allow dogs. Well, the girl is asking additional $50, but I lowered to $30, a month for my babies because they take up space (the pen pictured)...Do you think that's fair? The reason I'm setting up a pen is so they will be comfortable while I'm at school because there's more space. I am really not comfortable with crating them. Anyways, I was also wondering if others are paying rent for their yorkies and how much.

ArmaniMan · 08-20-2011, 02:47 PM

In my apartment complex they charge an additional $25.00 per pet per month. That was on top of the $400 non refundable deposit per pet I paid with my security.

By the Way- that is a really amazing set up you have!

Ashley V · 08-20-2011, 02:50 PM

There are lots of apartment complexes that make tenets pay additional rent for pets.

DvlshAngel985 · 08-20-2011, 02:50 PM

Is that for both? Does that include the new puppy?

I'm sorry if this insults property owners, but I think a pet rent is completely unecessary, and way over the top. I agree with a non-refundable pet deposit, but not with pet rent. If you didn't have a pen, you would have other belongings that take up space.

Setting my personal feelings aside, $30 does not sound too bad. I've seen places that charge $80-$100 per pet, per month in addition to an outrageous non refundable deposit.

DvlshAngel985 · 08-20-2011, 02:51 PM

Forgot to add, I love the tent in the picture! It's super cute!

mscat · 08-20-2011, 03:10 PM

Most of the time apartments will charge extra a month for a dog. PLus there are breed restrictions. More and more places are allowing dogs and this is the reason why.

mama2yorkies · 08-20-2011, 03:51 PM

We just moved from an apartment that was charging us $45 per pet, per month, plus $400 pet deposit. Seems like a common practice. Pointless IMO but common.

Jennxling · 08-20-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

In my apartment complex they charge an additional $25.00 per pet per month. That was on top of the $400 non refundable deposit per pet I paid with my security.

By the Way- that is a really amazing set up you have!

Thanks!!! Omg nonrefundable?!? That doesn't make sense to me...I would understand refundable deposit just in case the pets made a mess in the carpet.

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Forgot to add, I love the tent in the picture! It's super cute!

Thanks!!!

Just wanted to add, the apartment management DOES NOT charge for dogs. We currently live here in a studio and why we like the complex (one lady has 4 maltese!!). It's the person that's under the lease that wants me to pay $30 monthly rent for my yorkies. I was able to get it down by offering to pay $200 extra refundable deposit. Original plan was that I was suppose to rent the apartment as she already put in 30 days notice. The manager said I can see if she wants to be roommates with me and this other girl. Well, she didn't seem to like my dogs so I chose to rent it myself. Well, I found out today, she retracted the 30 days notice and wants to find roommates now...

Now, my option is to just take it or find another place further from campus and more hassles too. Last resort is for bf to take Carmel and Emma with him for until I move out, but I really don't want to do that

I think I'll just pay the $30 monthly rent. Honestly, I don't think it's fair because the pen doesn't even take up that much space...oh well...

Jennxling · 08-20-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Is that for both? Does that include the new puppy?

I'm sorry if this insults property owners, but I think a pet rent is completely unecessary, and way over the top. I agree with a non-refundable pet deposit, but not with pet rent. If you didn't have a pen, you would have other belongings that take up space.

Setting my personal feelings aside, $30 does not sound too bad. I've seen places that charge $80-$100 per pet, per month in addition to an outrageous non refundable deposit.

I've been calculating and I think the time I get the puppy, I will be out of here. I'm only staying here for 9 months. Then I'm moving back to the bay and bf and I will find a place that will allow our babies.

Rent is much cheaper there, I guess it's because I won't have to be close to a particular area. I can't wait to finish school!

backwardsrain · 08-20-2011, 05:40 PM

If you are subletting, it sounds like the person is just making a profit. Try to find another place to rent that won't rip you off, or rent directly from the apartment management company.

ragincajun · 08-20-2011, 05:41 PM

I own now but I never heard of a monthly rent charge. It was typically a non-refundable deposit for the "assumed" wear and team on carpet/etc. Been quite a while since I rented though.

Donnainohio63 · 08-20-2011, 07:01 PM

The new house we are in Charges us 25 per pet, we have 6 pets, the 4 dogs and two cats. They did not charge us a deposit. I was talking to my friend who rents in an apartment building and they charge 400 pet deposit, non-refundable. I think that is wrong. When you are ready to move out, if there is damage then I say keep the deposit, if there is no damage done why should the deposit be kept? Just not right.

gracielove · 08-20-2011, 07:07 PM

I lived in an apartment that did not require an additional charge per month for having an animal but they did require an additional $200.00 deposit.

Jennxling · 08-20-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnainohio63

The new house we are in Charges us 25 per pet, we have 6 pets, the 4 dogs and two cats. They did not charge us a deposit. I was talking to my friend who rents in an apartment building and they charge 400 pet deposit, non-refundable. I think that is wrong. When you are ready to move out, if there is damage then I say keep the deposit, if there is no damage done why should the deposit be kept? Just not right.

I agree!! I think pet rent is unfair too...WOW!! You are paying $150 a month for your pets!!

Teresa Ford · 08-20-2011, 07:33 PM

Charging a non refundable deposit is very common here in Fl. as is an additional charge per pet, per month. It was cheaper for my son to buy a house(per month) than to rent an apartment in a nice area. The apartment charged $500 non refundable deposit and $50 per pet, per month ! Also if there were 3 complaints you had to get rid of your pet or move out !

08-20-2011, 02:45 PM	#1
Jennxling YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ~CA~ Posts: 1,637	Doggie Rent I wanted some input from fellow YT members. My bf is leaving because he found a job closer to home. We moved to LA together because I have school. Well, I have to stay here for another year and it's just been frustrating trying to find a place within my budget and also allow dogs. Well, the girl is asking additional $50, but I lowered to $30, a month for my babies because they take up space (the pen pictured)...Do you think that's fair? The reason I'm setting up a pen is so they will be comfortable while I'm at school because there's more space. I am really not comfortable with crating them. Anyways, I was also wondering if others are paying rent for their yorkies and how much. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jen, Carmel Bo & Emma Lynn I knew nothing about love until I met my yorkies!

08-20-2011, 02:47 PM	#2
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	In my apartment complex they charge an additional $25.00 per pet per month. That was on top of the $400 non refundable deposit per pet I paid with my security. By the Way- that is a really amazing set up you have! __________________ Armani & Chloe Last edited by ArmaniMan; 08-20-2011 at 02:50 PM.

08-20-2011, 02:50 PM	#3
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	There are lots of apartment complexes that make tenets pay additional rent for pets. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

08-20-2011, 02:50 PM	#4
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	Is that for both? Does that include the new puppy? I'm sorry if this insults property owners, but I think a pet rent is completely unecessary, and way over the top. I agree with a non-refundable pet deposit, but not with pet rent. If you didn't have a pen, you would have other belongings that take up space. Setting my personal feelings aside, $30 does not sound too bad. I've seen places that charge $80-$100 per pet, per month in addition to an outrageous non refundable deposit. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

08-20-2011, 02:51 PM	#5
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	Forgot to add, I love the tent in the picture! It's super cute! __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

08-20-2011, 03:10 PM	#6
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Most of the time apartments will charge extra a month for a dog. PLus there are breed restrictions. More and more places are allowing dogs and this is the reason why. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

08-20-2011, 03:51 PM	#7
mama2yorkies YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	We just moved from an apartment that was charging us $45 per pet, per month, plus $400 pet deposit. Seems like a common practice. Pointless IMO but common.

08-20-2011, 05:40 PM	#10
backwardsrain YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 290	If you are subletting, it sounds like the person is just making a profit. Try to find another place to rent that won't rip you off, or rent directly from the apartment management company.

08-20-2011, 05:41 PM	#11
ragincajun Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atascocita, TX Posts: 109	I own now but I never heard of a monthly rent charge. It was typically a non-refundable deposit for the "assumed" wear and team on carpet/etc. Been quite a while since I rented though.

08-20-2011, 07:01 PM	#12
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	The new house we are in Charges us 25 per pet, we have 6 pets, the 4 dogs and two cats. They did not charge us a deposit. I was talking to my friend who rents in an apartment building and they charge 400 pet deposit, non-refundable. I think that is wrong. When you are ready to move out, if there is damage then I say keep the deposit, if there is no damage done why should the deposit be kept? Just not right. __________________ http://thelittleyorkierescue.weebly.com/

08-20-2011, 07:07 PM	#13
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I lived in an apartment that did not require an additional charge per month for having an animal but they did require an additional $200.00 deposit.

08-20-2011, 07:33 PM	#15
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Charging a non refundable deposit is very common here in Fl. as is an additional charge per pet, per month. It was cheaper for my son to buy a house(per month) than to rent an apartment in a nice area. The apartment charged $500 non refundable deposit and $50 per pet, per month ! Also if there were 3 complaints you had to get rid of your pet or move out !