| Finding an apartment that accepts pets needs an | | | | agreement with the conditions, and dos and |
| extra effort. Some apartments allow pets with a | | | | don’ts in the lines of an agreement for the |
| non-refundable pet deposit. And some others | | | | security deposit. Define and be clear with all the |
| allow pets accepting a refundable pet deposit, | | | | issues related to the pet deposit. |
| which is usually half of the monthly rent. But in | | | | • If your pet spoils or litter any article in |
| many cases it is difficult to get back the pet | | | | the apartment like carpet or sofa, quickly clean |
| deposit back, if your pet damages articles like | | | | it before it gets dry and remains as a stain with |
| carpets, blinds, curtains etc. Some times the pet | | | | an odor, which may costs you much in the end. |
| deposit may not be enough to compensate the | | | | • If you find any article is damaged by |
| damage and it may get deducted from the | | | | your pet like blinds, discuss with your landlord to |
| apartment security deposit. To avoid this you | | | | find the cheapest way to compensate. That |
| need to take some precautions. | | | | means find whether it is cheaper to get repaired |
| • When you select an apartment to | | | | or replace it. |
| move in, make sure you have the complete | | | | • Make sure that your pet gets proper |
| documentation of the apartment. Take | | | | exercise often. Otherwise, it may play with the |
| photographs or video of every nuke and corner | | | | articles in the apartment, tear them up that can |
| of the apartment in the presence of the landlord. | | | | make you pay for the damage. |
| This will act as a proof of the original apartment | | | | While leaving an apartment, it is your responsibility |
| condition while you leave and helps you get refund | | | | to handover it back as it was to the landlord in |
| of not only the pet deposit but also the security | | | | the original condition (exempts natural wear and |
| deposit. | | | | tear). If you follow these instructions, it is not |
| • Many ignore to make an agreement for | | | | difficult to get back your complete pet deposit |
| the pet deposit. Make sure that you have an | | | | with out any hassle. |