Safety is the number one priority for many people. When assessing a new home you look at locks and windows, location and all sorts of other things that could change your opinion. But, as important as safety is, sometimes the smaller members of the family get overlooked. Pets are more often than not considered a part of the family. They sleep in the bed with you, or at least near by, they greet you at the door, they offer a companionship that is unparalleled. So you want to make sure you keep them safe right along with everyone else. Read More→
“Companion Animal/Pet” seems to be the new buzz word in the multi housing industry. Tenants are working the system to be able to have pets without paying the extra fees, and there seems little the managers can do about it. However, many people, managers and tenants alike, don’t fully understand what a companion animal/pet is, or what it means for the complex or rental unit. 
Pets have been proven to increase life expectancy and increase quality of life. Studies show that pets can help speed the healing process and yet in the rental industry they are often stigmatized and excluded. It can be tough to find an apartment or rental home that allows pets, let alone large pets. Here are some guidelines that will help in your search and with your conversation during your rental interviews when it comes to the topic of pets in the rental community.
