Your dog is your best friend. And you’ll always consider them when making big life decisions, such as moving to a new apartment. Some of the biggest challenges for a pet owner is finding the right apartment that allows them to rent with their pets. Even in cities with amazing dog parks like New York, it can still be difficult to find an apartment that will also take your furry friend. If you’re lucky to find an apartment that allows your dog, you might run into another common hurdle: breed restrictions.
Breed restrictions, also known as breed-specific legislation, can disqualify a pet owner’s rental application. However, there are some ways to get around breed restrictions when applying for a lease. It’s essential to brush up on what restriction breeds are for your area, why they exist, and how you can strategically overcome them in your next rental application so you can find a pet-loving home.
What are apartment breed restrictions?
Apartment breed restrictions are a set of rules that many apartment buildings impose to prohibit certain breeds, typically dogs, from living in their apartment units for a variety of reasons. Generally speaking, apartments may apply these restrictions to dog breeds that the property owner may deem unsuitable for their living environment.
For example, they may regard certain breeds to be too large in size or too heavy. Most often apartments will impose restrictions on breeds not only based on behavior but also on size, weight, age, and amount of exercise needed. Apartments are usually smaller, so a landlord may restrict breeds by weight and age because they don’t want a large dog on site. They may take age as a factor because puppies are known to be extremely active and could cause wear and tear in the apartment.
If the property is not adequately prepared for certain breeds, the simplest solution for the landlord may be to stay safe and choose to impose breed restrictions. This solution may even be out of the…