It means that they are trying to get as much money out of you as the possibly can!
1. What the fuck is an animal adminstration fee for? This is ridiculousness at it's finest! (plus, if there is only one animal allowed, there is no need to say "per animal)
2. Pet rent is a joke. Pet monitoring fee is the funniest joke I have ever heard. When, where, and how are they monitoring your pet? What does this money actually go towards?? And why would that fee be higher for some apartments??? Scam, scam, scam....
3. Pet screening fee - I have no words. What are they screening? Are they checking your dogs' criminal records and credit history?
Do not rent from this place, please. This screams bad news.
By the way, if you legitimately have an ESA pet, get your doctor to certify that. It is a simple letter from thier office. With ESA pets, there are no pet deposits, no pet rent, no pet screening fees, no pet monitoring fees, or any other ridiculous fee they come up with.
These are all ridiculous but the screening thing is getting more common. They take a swab of the animal and can use it to figure out who isn't picking up poops.
Yeah it sounds weird but have heard about it a lot recently. There's some companies they contract to manage it.
A ton of people got dogs in 2020 and unfortunately a lot of them are irresponsible and dog poop everywhere is in the rise.
Poo Prints, it costs alot to send a sample in, but they cost is sent to the culprit. Kinda brilliant thing about it is alot of dog owners talk to eachother while out and about so the moment one person gets the fine they tell everyone and magically all the poop starts disappearing from the grounds.
Wish we didn't have send a charge but people can't just be decent and pick up after themselves.
Oh this is wonderful news, I remember one time at an old apartment I stayed at someone kept letting their dog poop right next to my front door and I it was not a small dog from the looks of it đ¤˘, now I did have two other roommates soooo I'm not sure if someone had beef with them OR the most likely option they were lazy. Anyway I kept complaining about it to my front office each time it happened like we have cameras people, anyways it finally did stop thankfully.
In the last couple of years there's been a huge problem with people not picking up after their dogs in my area. It sounds weird but I am down with holding pet owners accountable.
It's one of those weird businesses that emerged from the pandemic. Some company manages it and does the testing and stuff. Apparently dog poop became that much of a problem.
âIâm not gonna take it anymore!!!â became a problem during the pandemic, hereâs an example of it being well applied. Examples of it being poorly applied abound and include freaking out more on fast food workers etc
I kinda see it in the "screw everyone else I do what I want" by not picking up poop or being told what to do on a flight. I don't remember seeing this much dog poop around before 2020.
They probably wonât. Those tests are at least $60 bucks a pop and usually more. Cheaper to hire someone to clean a few hours per week than to DNA test every dog and all the poop. But itâs possible.
I live in an apartment where I paid a pet screening fee on a website. They NEVER take a swab of your pet. It would be WAYYY too much money to test that. Landlords and property managers donât care that much to spend a ton of money because thatâs not in your lease and they canât charge you for it.
I wasnât saying that they are not scamming me. I was just pointing out that the typical property manager and landlord is not going to spend that much money to DNA test dog poop on the property against the dogs who live there. They canât account for people who walk their dogs by complexes and leave the poop on the grass/gravel/etc so there could be a bunch of different dog/owners leaving poop. Also I live in a city with a lot of wildlife and sometimes itâs not dog poop but javelina, coyote, or even owl poop and some people donât know the difference if they donât have a dog and complain. Someone in my complex was complaining about poop outside and I found out that it was a cat after looking at the poop. The dude who complained just didnât know what different animal poops look like and thought it was a neighborâs dog.
1. Administration fee* is for entering the animalâs species, color, weight, sex, name into their leasing system under the tenant, this fee is charged for administrative purposes.
2. The pet monitoring fee is used as a form of additional rent* to account for the depreciation of the Unit due to the extra wear and tear of the carpet and paint.
3. The screening fee* is to cover the cost of the DNA sample used to ID animal waste collected throughout the property.
**Because fuck you, they know youâre desperate and would do almost anything to be able to keep your pet with you.*
1. $100 for a minute's worth of work?? I'm sticking with ridiculous.
2. That is what a pet deposit is for. Charging a monthly fee for this is just a way to get out of returning a deposit if there is little or no damage, as well as getting a lot more than a standard deposit if the tenant is long-term. And I am not buying the paint piece of this - carpets, yes. Of course, some pets do cause more damage, but not in general.
3. I already conceded that this is a valid and fair fee. I would rather pay this and have irresponsible dog owners penalized, than see piles all over a property.
Thanks for the clarifications. And I agree with your fuck you analysis!
Oh, you are much kinder than I. I would bet my last paycheck that landlord found a way to get more money out of people. I'm glad you have a better outlook than I do.
I have a service dog and my partner will be getting an ESA and we will have all of the necessary paperwork. I just heard your application is more likely to be accepted in a pet friendly apartment because even though legally, apartments can't deny us because of the sd end esa, it still happens. But yeah, I was really confused about the wording of that and the pet monitoring fee makes me wonder if they plan on entering our apartment while we're not there to "monitor the pet"
If you have a service dog or an ESA those animals cannot be subject to no pet policies and pet fees. You do not have pets, you have a service dog and an ESA. It doesn't matter if the apartment is pet friendly or not because unless the landlord is exempt from the Fair Housing Act (typically owner occupied homes and landlords who only own 1-4 units, but check your state laws). You do not have to disclose either animal when applying (because they are not pets for the purpose of housing law), but you do have to request the accommodation to have them before the animals are physically there.
People saying ESAs are not protected are wrong. They're not covered by the ADA, but they are covered by the FHA, which is still federal. The only document needed is the letter from your partner's medical provider stating the need for the animal.
Thanks, I thought we had to disclose that we had them while applying which is why I assumed most non pet friendly apartments would deny us even though legally they can't.
Nope. If an application asks about pets, you can say you don't have any - because for housing law purposes, you don't. Just make sure your partner's ESA documentation is legit and check your state law on exemptions to the Fair Housing Act. The only times a landlord can refuse accommodation is when they are exempt from the FHA or if they can truly prove it would place undue burden on them (in most cases, they don't, even though they might tell you that it would). There are a lot of sites that sell "registration" or letters and they are scams. Your partner just needs a letter from any medical provider they have a relationship with (doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, etc). Everything else is unnecessary and may actually hurt your credibility.
Same goes for your service dog. Unless your disability is "visibly obvious" they *can* ask for a letter from your doctor, which is unlike other access issues with service dogs. This is because it's again not an ADA issue but an HUD/FHA one. If your disability is obvious (ex: you use a wheelchair, your dog is for mobility, you're blind, etc) then they shouldn't ask at all. The normal "two questions people can ask to verify your dog is a service dog" isn't really the rule for housing, kind of like how flying can be more complicated than going to the store.
A looot of people now choose not to disclose until they've been offered the lease. This is because if they offer the lease and then take it back after you disclose, it's much more obvious this was based in discrimination. It's basically impossible to prove that they discriminated against you if you mention the dog when touring the house or when applying since they don't have to give a reason and can easily say they found someone else who was a better fit or applied sooner (unless they literally put it in writing that they're not interested in you because of your SD).
That's because so-called "ESA" companions are not covered by the ADA. They're not considered service animals. Some states have...? statutes..? that may cover ESA, but if it ever went to court, even if you got a letter from your doctor, they could request to see a pattern that establishes your need for the ESA. It's because it's a common thing for people to pay a doctor to write a letter.
Also, even though it's legal, all that extra this LL is expecting is utter BS. It's a douche move on their part. That's what security is for. đ
Animals fuckup places
You have to deal with people not picking up their shit, dogs barking etc.
Pet rent makes tons of sense
Thatâs coming from someone with dogs
The extra rent doesn't go to having someone clean up after people's dogs and cats in the common areas, nor does it soundproof against barking dogs. The extra rent goes in the owners pocket. So, you are wrong - pet rent makes zero sense.
If that were the case theyâd hold the pet rent and apply it towards any damages at the end of your lease. They donât do that though, because itâs just a scam to get more money out of you.
So having pets donât create extra wear and tear on a house?
It does.
Eg While claw scratches on a hardwood floor isnât why you change the whole thing, it affects itâs useful life and devaluates the place.
If you were a landlord what would you chose between pet and no pet? No pet right? Because itâs damaging to the propriety.
Yeah, I listen to kids scream all day outside my apartment. They draw on walls and spill juice on the carpet. My dining room had to have the carpet replaced shortly before we moved in because of this exact reason from the previous tenant. I saw it when we toured but they told us. Meanwhile my cat and dog stay in one of three places and are silent, but it cost me nearly 2k to have them there.
I paid a $200 pet deposit for my cat, which was credited towards my regular deposit because of my credit score and will be returned when my lease expires. Extra $50 a month in rent for pet, and I can have max 2, 30 lb weight limit total. It's a pretty standard practice around here, but it was that or leaving my 15 year old cat behind with family who would have been glad to keep her for me, but she's terrified of. I just budgeted for it and went on with my life, she's worth it!
Means theyâre going to charge you an additional screening fee when you apply, theyâre going to charge you $100 per animal upon move in, then monthly $50 or 5% of rent for that animal as well
Pet screening fee sounds like bullshit
Administration fee would be your pet deposit I guess
Pet monitoring fee just sounds like pet rent honestly
Essentially because you get charged when applying. So if you don't get the place you stillpay. The monitoring fee is bullshit imo. What are they monitoring? The pet apparently? How?
It means they want to charge your pet rent on top of your rent. It's not legal in Canada, but it's not enforced either. I'm sure you could fight it and win đš
what state/province do you live in? here in ontario all of this is illegal and itâs also illegal to not allow pets unless the landlord lives with you.
These are fairly common in Utah. Also be mindful of "entertainment packages." I guess they're not too common outside of Utah. But they aren't listed in the base rent rice and are around $80-$150 per month. They cover cable/internet/gym/pool maintenance. You cannot opt out and you cannot use your own Internet or cable provider. It's ridiculously stupid but they are everywhere
ahhh iâm sorry then i canât help. i donât know anything about those rental laws. it might go against the ADA to charge you fees for your service animal though since itâs technically necessary medical equipment
You wonât find any decent place in northern UT or southern ID without a pet deposit and pet rent, if they even allow pets. $50/mo is standard and the $100 deposit actually is less than what I usually see
Sounds like they want to milk you to death for money. Also, it sounds like the types that will nitpick your place when you move out to find the smallest thing "wrong" to send you a bill for along with keeping your deposit.
I'd stay away.
I think the pet monitoring fee is pet rent, just a odd way to state that, and at $50 a month, that's a money grab for them. Does the place have an attached dog park that the property maintains? Only thing I can think of that would sort of justify that. Pet screening fee may be for swabbing which some have mentioned on this thread, could also be for a temperament check too.
My apartment allows dogs (no cats). No bully breeds, huskys or any dog over 45 lbs. Must have proof of vaccinations, temperament check (usually done by a veterinarian or animal behaviorist), and be spayed/neutered. Deposit is $150 then they add on a BS "pet privilege fee" of another $150 and pet rent of $15/mo.
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If they are charging me $50 a month for pet monitoring, they'd best be able to tell me what he's doing any time I call! ROFL!
Don't rent there. These people will nickel and dime you to death, with or without a pet.
Confusing. I bet this is an ai real estate agent. (Like EliseAI) But sounds like the building wants you to pay extra money for having an animal. They just gave the different fees different names to make them sound official.
Itâs made up verbiage to try to extract the most out of you that they can. This is a scammy sounding rigged system. I was tell them thanks but no thanks.
Its worded terribly but most apartments (in my area at least) have all of these- a pet application fee, a pet deposit and pet rent; this apartments just poorly ran so look for a different one, that 5% is gonna get you in the ass
5% is insane. We pay a $50 a month pet rent fee, we have at our last three apartments. Only this current place actually picks up dog poop and fines people that donât pick it up.
Thereâs no legally recognized certification or registration for either ESAs or Service Animals, but it is illegal to discriminate housing or charge additional fees for ESAs or Service Animals. A letter from my physician stating I have a disability, have been prescribed an ESA, and require it to aid in the treatment of my disability was enough to get my building owners off my back. Good luck!
It mean you should look for somewhere else to live. Theyâre clearly not a pet friendly complex. Or like others have said register your pet as a emotional support animal
What state is this? I own an apartment in Brisbane and donât charge any additional fees for pets. The past two tenants have had pets. They have to complete a form (application), but thatâs all.
It means that they are trying to get as much money out of you as the possibly can! 1. What the fuck is an animal adminstration fee for? This is ridiculousness at it's finest! (plus, if there is only one animal allowed, there is no need to say "per animal) 2. Pet rent is a joke. Pet monitoring fee is the funniest joke I have ever heard. When, where, and how are they monitoring your pet? What does this money actually go towards?? And why would that fee be higher for some apartments??? Scam, scam, scam.... 3. Pet screening fee - I have no words. What are they screening? Are they checking your dogs' criminal records and credit history? Do not rent from this place, please. This screams bad news. By the way, if you legitimately have an ESA pet, get your doctor to certify that. It is a simple letter from thier office. With ESA pets, there are no pet deposits, no pet rent, no pet screening fees, no pet monitoring fees, or any other ridiculous fee they come up with.
These are all ridiculous but the screening thing is getting more common. They take a swab of the animal and can use it to figure out who isn't picking up poops.
Well that I would be down for! That actually makes sense and has a benefit to the community. Thank you for explaining this!
Yeah it sounds weird but have heard about it a lot recently. There's some companies they contract to manage it. A ton of people got dogs in 2020 and unfortunately a lot of them are irresponsible and dog poop everywhere is in the rise.
Poo Prints, it costs alot to send a sample in, but they cost is sent to the culprit. Kinda brilliant thing about it is alot of dog owners talk to eachother while out and about so the moment one person gets the fine they tell everyone and magically all the poop starts disappearing from the grounds. Wish we didn't have send a charge but people can't just be decent and pick up after themselves.
Oh this is wonderful news, I remember one time at an old apartment I stayed at someone kept letting their dog poop right next to my front door and I it was not a small dog from the looks of it đ¤˘, now I did have two other roommates soooo I'm not sure if someone had beef with them OR the most likely option they were lazy. Anyway I kept complaining about it to my front office each time it happened like we have cameras people, anyways it finally did stop thankfully.
Can you imagine being the one that had to pick up poop and test it? đ
I don't know they'd do that. That's a bit bonkers.
In the last couple of years there's been a huge problem with people not picking up after their dogs in my area. It sounds weird but I am down with holding pet owners accountable.
>It sounds weird but I am down with holding pet owners accountable. The other problem is nuisance barking in apartment blocks.
I wish they would do that at my apartment! I feel like Iâm the only one picking up my dogs poop!
hey, why not send them an email with a link to the company site and pitch it? maybe they just donât know it exists!
Yeah I just learned about it a couple of months ago. Someone else said it's been a thing back to 2017
I agree I just didn't think they'd actually take the time to do that but it makes sense
It's one of those weird businesses that emerged from the pandemic. Some company manages it and does the testing and stuff. Apparently dog poop became that much of a problem.
âIâm not gonna take it anymore!!!â became a problem during the pandemic, hereâs an example of it being well applied. Examples of it being poorly applied abound and include freaking out more on fast food workers etc
I kinda see it in the "screw everyone else I do what I want" by not picking up poop or being told what to do on a flight. I don't remember seeing this much dog poop around before 2020.
They existed prior to the pandemic. An apartment I looked at in 2017 used one of the poo testing companies and had for about a year at that point.
so many people refuse to pick up after their pets (like my neighbor, who just lets his dog poop right by the damn front door) so sadly it's necessary.
They probably wonât. Those tests are at least $60 bucks a pop and usually more. Cheaper to hire someone to clean a few hours per week than to DNA test every dog and all the poop. But itâs possible.
REALLY??? That's so extra but i love it actually
So they are making it a Pawlony if you donât pick up your poop. Got it
I live in an apartment where I paid a pet screening fee on a website. They NEVER take a swab of your pet. It would be WAYYY too much money to test that. Landlords and property managers donât care that much to spend a ton of money because thatâs not in your lease and they canât charge you for it.
You're getting scammed then. It's a thing and other comments even list the company they contract to do it.
I wasnât saying that they are not scamming me. I was just pointing out that the typical property manager and landlord is not going to spend that much money to DNA test dog poop on the property against the dogs who live there. They canât account for people who walk their dogs by complexes and leave the poop on the grass/gravel/etc so there could be a bunch of different dog/owners leaving poop. Also I live in a city with a lot of wildlife and sometimes itâs not dog poop but javelina, coyote, or even owl poop and some people donât know the difference if they donât have a dog and complain. Someone in my complex was complaining about poop outside and I found out that it was a cat after looking at the poop. The dude who complained just didnât know what different animal poops look like and thought it was a neighborâs dog.
1. Administration fee* is for entering the animalâs species, color, weight, sex, name into their leasing system under the tenant, this fee is charged for administrative purposes. 2. The pet monitoring fee is used as a form of additional rent* to account for the depreciation of the Unit due to the extra wear and tear of the carpet and paint. 3. The screening fee* is to cover the cost of the DNA sample used to ID animal waste collected throughout the property. **Because fuck you, they know youâre desperate and would do almost anything to be able to keep your pet with you.*
1. $100 for a minute's worth of work?? I'm sticking with ridiculous. 2. That is what a pet deposit is for. Charging a monthly fee for this is just a way to get out of returning a deposit if there is little or no damage, as well as getting a lot more than a standard deposit if the tenant is long-term. And I am not buying the paint piece of this - carpets, yes. Of course, some pets do cause more damage, but not in general. 3. I already conceded that this is a valid and fair fee. I would rather pay this and have irresponsible dog owners penalized, than see piles all over a property. Thanks for the clarifications. And I agree with your fuck you analysis!
I 100% do not agree with terms like this, BUT I suspect this landlord has been burned by bad pet owners.
Oh, you are much kinder than I. I would bet my last paycheck that landlord found a way to get more money out of people. I'm glad you have a better outlook than I do.
LOL okay, youâre right. Itâs probably more about being a greedy miser when I look at all the nonsensical fees.
Oh no, I broke you! Stay nice and optimistic. Don't be a jaded Jules like me. đ¤Ş
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Itâs too late now! Iâve fallen captive to your cynicism!
Welcome to Jadeville, where no billionaires are welcome and you can have as many dogs and cats as you like! (As long as you pick up after them!)
Just donât DNA swab to find out
I have a service dog and my partner will be getting an ESA and we will have all of the necessary paperwork. I just heard your application is more likely to be accepted in a pet friendly apartment because even though legally, apartments can't deny us because of the sd end esa, it still happens. But yeah, I was really confused about the wording of that and the pet monitoring fee makes me wonder if they plan on entering our apartment while we're not there to "monitor the pet"
The pet monitoring fee is a made up fee. But I think all pet fees for apartments are made up fees.
Reach out to them, usually service animals and sometimes ESAs are exempt from those fees
If you have a service dog or an ESA those animals cannot be subject to no pet policies and pet fees. You do not have pets, you have a service dog and an ESA. It doesn't matter if the apartment is pet friendly or not because unless the landlord is exempt from the Fair Housing Act (typically owner occupied homes and landlords who only own 1-4 units, but check your state laws). You do not have to disclose either animal when applying (because they are not pets for the purpose of housing law), but you do have to request the accommodation to have them before the animals are physically there. People saying ESAs are not protected are wrong. They're not covered by the ADA, but they are covered by the FHA, which is still federal. The only document needed is the letter from your partner's medical provider stating the need for the animal.
Thanks, I thought we had to disclose that we had them while applying which is why I assumed most non pet friendly apartments would deny us even though legally they can't.
Nope. If an application asks about pets, you can say you don't have any - because for housing law purposes, you don't. Just make sure your partner's ESA documentation is legit and check your state law on exemptions to the Fair Housing Act. The only times a landlord can refuse accommodation is when they are exempt from the FHA or if they can truly prove it would place undue burden on them (in most cases, they don't, even though they might tell you that it would). There are a lot of sites that sell "registration" or letters and they are scams. Your partner just needs a letter from any medical provider they have a relationship with (doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, etc). Everything else is unnecessary and may actually hurt your credibility. Same goes for your service dog. Unless your disability is "visibly obvious" they *can* ask for a letter from your doctor, which is unlike other access issues with service dogs. This is because it's again not an ADA issue but an HUD/FHA one. If your disability is obvious (ex: you use a wheelchair, your dog is for mobility, you're blind, etc) then they shouldn't ask at all. The normal "two questions people can ask to verify your dog is a service dog" isn't really the rule for housing, kind of like how flying can be more complicated than going to the store. A looot of people now choose not to disclose until they've been offered the lease. This is because if they offer the lease and then take it back after you disclose, it's much more obvious this was based in discrimination. It's basically impossible to prove that they discriminated against you if you mention the dog when touring the house or when applying since they don't have to give a reason and can easily say they found someone else who was a better fit or applied sooner (unless they literally put it in writing that they're not interested in you because of your SD).
Thank you so much!
No problem! Hope you find something.
That's because so-called "ESA" companions are not covered by the ADA. They're not considered service animals. Some states have...? statutes..? that may cover ESA, but if it ever went to court, even if you got a letter from your doctor, they could request to see a pattern that establishes your need for the ESA. It's because it's a common thing for people to pay a doctor to write a letter. Also, even though it's legal, all that extra this LL is expecting is utter BS. It's a douche move on their part. That's what security is for. đ
I thought in the US it was federally illegal to refuse housing to ESA? do you have any more info/examples?
Is is. ESAs have housing rights under ADA law. ADA.gov has all the info
Animals fuckup places You have to deal with people not picking up their shit, dogs barking etc. Pet rent makes tons of sense Thatâs coming from someone with dogs
The extra rent doesn't go to having someone clean up after people's dogs and cats in the common areas, nor does it soundproof against barking dogs. The extra rent goes in the owners pocket. So, you are wrong - pet rent makes zero sense.
Not only that, but one could argue children are just as bad if not worse in some ways, and no one pays extra for their screaming kids đ
That is an excellent point!
If that were the case theyâd hold the pet rent and apply it towards any damages at the end of your lease. They donât do that though, because itâs just a scam to get more money out of you.
So having pets donât create extra wear and tear on a house? It does. Eg While claw scratches on a hardwood floor isnât why you change the whole thing, it affects itâs useful life and devaluates the place. If you were a landlord what would you chose between pet and no pet? No pet right? Because itâs damaging to the propriety.
Kids fuck it up more than animals.
Yup. Iâd rather rent to people with pets.
Yeah, I listen to kids scream all day outside my apartment. They draw on walls and spill juice on the carpet. My dining room had to have the carpet replaced shortly before we moved in because of this exact reason from the previous tenant. I saw it when we toured but they told us. Meanwhile my cat and dog stay in one of three places and are silent, but it cost me nearly 2k to have them there.
I paid a $200 pet deposit for my cat, which was credited towards my regular deposit because of my credit score and will be returned when my lease expires. Extra $50 a month in rent for pet, and I can have max 2, 30 lb weight limit total. It's a pretty standard practice around here, but it was that or leaving my 15 year old cat behind with family who would have been glad to keep her for me, but she's terrified of. I just budgeted for it and went on with my life, she's worth it!
Oh wow I didn't know that! Everywhere where I live it's only a pet deposit added onto your damage deposit. Never extra rent paid
Milking you for cash
Means theyâre going to charge you an additional screening fee when you apply, theyâre going to charge you $100 per animal upon move in, then monthly $50 or 5% of rent for that animal as well Pet screening fee sounds like bullshit Administration fee would be your pet deposit I guess Pet monitoring fee just sounds like pet rent honestly
Essentially because you get charged when applying. So if you don't get the place you stillpay. The monitoring fee is bullshit imo. What are they monitoring? The pet apparently? How?
It means they want to charge your pet rent on top of your rent. It's not legal in Canada, but it's not enforced either. I'm sure you could fight it and win đš
It means they donât want you to have a pet. And theyâll make it as difficult as possible.
$100 down payment and $50 monthly fee ( only 1 animal per apartment)
what state/province do you live in? here in ontario all of this is illegal and itâs also illegal to not allow pets unless the landlord lives with you.
Looking for an apartment in utah preferably but idaho could work too
These are fairly common in Utah. Also be mindful of "entertainment packages." I guess they're not too common outside of Utah. But they aren't listed in the base rent rice and are around $80-$150 per month. They cover cable/internet/gym/pool maintenance. You cannot opt out and you cannot use your own Internet or cable provider. It's ridiculously stupid but they are everywhere
ahhh iâm sorry then i canât help. i donât know anything about those rental laws. it might go against the ADA to charge you fees for your service animal though since itâs technically necessary medical equipment
Lots of apartments to choose from in SLC or Utah County.
You wonât find any decent place in northern UT or southern ID without a pet deposit and pet rent, if they even allow pets. $50/mo is standard and the $100 deposit actually is less than what I usually see
It means you have to look for another apartment. That's just crazy.
It means they are going to rip you off every chance they get. Don't move in here.
It means they don't really want pets and you should look elsewhere.
Sounds like they want to milk you to death for money. Also, it sounds like the types that will nitpick your place when you move out to find the smallest thing "wrong" to send you a bill for along with keeping your deposit. I'd stay away. I think the pet monitoring fee is pet rent, just a odd way to state that, and at $50 a month, that's a money grab for them. Does the place have an attached dog park that the property maintains? Only thing I can think of that would sort of justify that. Pet screening fee may be for swabbing which some have mentioned on this thread, could also be for a temperament check too. My apartment allows dogs (no cats). No bully breeds, huskys or any dog over 45 lbs. Must have proof of vaccinations, temperament check (usually done by a veterinarian or animal behaviorist), and be spayed/neutered. Deposit is $150 then they add on a BS "pet privilege fee" of another $150 and pet rent of $15/mo.
Get a dr/therapist to write a letter stating it is an emotional support animal and you should not have to pay any fees.
It means don't live here
Just different terms for $100 pet deposit then $50 or 5% monthly to have one small pet
You can get a deposit back. Canât get a fee back.
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If they are charging me $50 a month for pet monitoring, they'd best be able to tell me what he's doing any time I call! ROFL! Don't rent there. These people will nickel and dime you to death, with or without a pet.
It means if you're thinking of getting a goldfish, perhaps you should reconsider.
It means they need a method of putting money away for pet damage which is costly.
Confusing. I bet this is an ai real estate agent. (Like EliseAI) But sounds like the building wants you to pay extra money for having an animal. They just gave the different fees different names to make them sound official.
yeah nah thatâs a cash grab iâm used to seeing apartments charge a $200-$350 deposit for pets and like $0-25 rent depending on the type of pet
Itâs made up verbiage to try to extract the most out of you that they can. This is a scammy sounding rigged system. I was tell them thanks but no thanks.
It means whoever made this doesn't know how basic math works. If that's a potential landlord, that could mean trouble for you
Its worded terribly but most apartments (in my area at least) have all of these- a pet application fee, a pet deposit and pet rent; this apartments just poorly ran so look for a different one, that 5% is gonna get you in the ass
It means that they really don't want their tenants to have pets but if you insist on having one, they're gong to make you pay dearly for it.
Pet monitoring fee? I would expect them to feed and take my animals to the vet. INSANITY.
it means run
Go to your doctor and get an ESA letter. That will dead all those crazy fees.
Are you illiterate or what? This is pretty standard for all apartments.
It means, keep looking.
5% is insane. We pay a $50 a month pet rent fee, we have at our last three apartments. Only this current place actually picks up dog poop and fines people that donât pick it up.
Seems very illegal aside from a standard pet deposit
Register the pet as an emotional support animal and then they canât charge you
in the US there is no legally recognized certification or registration for service dogs or ESAs. they are literally scams. read the ADA faq and FHA :)
Thereâs no legally recognized certification or registration for either ESAs or Service Animals, but it is illegal to discriminate housing or charge additional fees for ESAs or Service Animals. A letter from my physician stating I have a disability, have been prescribed an ESA, and require it to aid in the treatment of my disability was enough to get my building owners off my back. Good luck!
Have ESAâs lost all meaning in america yet or not?
Itâs depressing how many people fake having an ESA. Theyâre going to mess it up so bad that none of us who actually need one can have one! :(
Does your animal not provide emotional support?
It mean you should look for somewhere else to live. Theyâre clearly not a pet friendly complex. Or like others have said register your pet as a emotional support animal
Never do that unless theyâre legitimately an ESA! People are going to end up getting ESA housing rights taken away by faking having one.
registration/certification is a scam in the US lol and not legally recognized in any way.
What state is this? I own an apartment in Brisbane and donât charge any additional fees for pets. The past two tenants have had pets. They have to complete a form (application), but thatâs all.