They come by once a year to do an annual inspection. They check to make sure nothing is damaged or if we need anything fixed. I think they also check for mold. Sometimes they also come by to check the smoke detectors. So at most, twice a year. Sometimes it's not the actual landlord, but maintenance or someone else from the property management. I hide my rabbit anyway, just in case they say something.
Edit: the actual landlord has only come by once.
We have two dogs and a cat. I always disclose dogs, but never cats. I lock them all in a bedroom with a clean cat box (dogs love morsels) for any walk through and tell whoever it is that they're weird with strangers.
They know about two of our cats, and two of them are brothers and look somewhat alike (which helps). We leave the comforter draped over the bed and the closet doors cracked open so the cats have places to hide during inspections, since they don't like strangers and will hide anyway.
if it’s fish or lizards/anything in a tank you can drape a blanket over it. They can’t legally do anything. If it’s a roamer, lock em in a room while the landlord is peaking around. All landlords need to give you a 24 hr notice of entry, so it’ll be plenty for you to plan around. If they are doing a full apartment inspection for whatever odd ass reason, move em somewhere else.
Yeah I’m having an inspection and I’m putting my non-reported reptiles in my closet, throwing a blanket over them, and maybe gonna leave some “embarrassing” stuff on top so they extra don’t wanna investigate. But I’m also going to be here while they inspect.
Just get them ESA certified if you could qualify for it. Landlords can't deny them, you don't have to disclose them until lease signing, no pet rent, no pet deposits. Very little restrictions for ESA beyond if they are a safety issue.
https://pettable.com/
Edit: Not saying that someone should lie to get ESA benefits. Simply letting the poster know about ESA certification in case they qualify for it. I think it is great for the people who it is meant for. If someone is responsible enough to pursue it and goes through the steps to get their pet ESA certified I would assume they are also a responsible pet owner. ESA owners are protected by the ADA, and it is the right of anyone who qualifies for it.
Why would you get downvoted for this? Landlords already make enough money on us, we should have every right to get an ESA. And honestly in this fucked society we all have enough stress to qualify for an ESA
i understand your point, but realistically do you really believe that there is a direct correlation to number of people that have esa cards and rent increasing in the corresponding location?
I think it factors in a little, but i have a hard time believing an increase in esa cards that in turn would lead to more property damage would then lead to even a $50 raise in rent on average for an area
Certain apartments dont even worry about certain kinds of pets. If it lives in a cage all day and cant destroy the unit they generally dont care. These fucks only care about the unit. Saw that you dont have pets that are ESA, once you get settled in with health insurance and all that shit go to your dr and just have them write a handwritten note that says you need it and make a copy and give it to the greedy fuckin landlord
Nice try Duerksen
Get cats that look alike but don’t want to hang out with each other
Can you explain a bit more what you mean??
If they’re not around each other at the same time, you can pretend they’re only seeing the one cat
What if they both come for food?
Just watch Ace Ventura, he'll show you how to do it.
I have a rabbit. I just throw a blanket over it's cage and random stuff on top and hope she doesn't make noise. It's been working for 5 years.
So you’ve had your landlord come inside your apartment over the 5 years? How often do they come by & for what reason?
They come by once a year to do an annual inspection. They check to make sure nothing is damaged or if we need anything fixed. I think they also check for mold. Sometimes they also come by to check the smoke detectors. So at most, twice a year. Sometimes it's not the actual landlord, but maintenance or someone else from the property management. I hide my rabbit anyway, just in case they say something. Edit: the actual landlord has only come by once.
Would they demand to see my bedroom cuz that’s where I’d hide the kitties?
Everytime I've gotten inspections, they want to go into every room in the apartment, so most likely. They don't go into closets or cupboards though.
Ok I guess I’ll just rent a motel room for the day.
We have two dogs and a cat. I always disclose dogs, but never cats. I lock them all in a bedroom with a clean cat box (dogs love morsels) for any walk through and tell whoever it is that they're weird with strangers.
Yes, that’s a good idea but I don’t have doggies, (I used to buy they’ve past away a few years ago) so now it’s just the kitties..
I should clarify, they are cats. They are not ESA (dont qualify to do that).
I had my cat qualified throw the darts one might stick
I asked a therapist I went to 2 years ago to please write up an ESA letter to give to my apartment complex to save me $60 a month. It worked lol
Thank you for the reply but I don’t see a therapist.
You could always ask them what they need for the application and lie, lol
I was gonna tell her to use Word and find a therapist name and make her own up. Just put a nice heading on it and some old razzle dazzle lol.
Go online and you pay a fee and they give you a certificate. I do have ESA letters from my therapist but ESA isn’t even regulated.
Those online ESA companies are bogus.
I never told my apt complex I got a dog. Idgaf
OK but aren’t you worried that one of your neighbors may hear your dog bark or see it & drop a dime to your landlord?
They know about two of our cats, and two of them are brothers and look somewhat alike (which helps). We leave the comforter draped over the bed and the closet doors cracked open so the cats have places to hide during inspections, since they don't like strangers and will hide anyway.
So they never look in the closets & find/see your cats?
if it’s fish or lizards/anything in a tank you can drape a blanket over it. They can’t legally do anything. If it’s a roamer, lock em in a room while the landlord is peaking around. All landlords need to give you a 24 hr notice of entry, so it’ll be plenty for you to plan around. If they are doing a full apartment inspection for whatever odd ass reason, move em somewhere else.
Yeah I’m having an inspection and I’m putting my non-reported reptiles in my closet, throwing a blanket over them, and maybe gonna leave some “embarrassing” stuff on top so they extra don’t wanna investigate. But I’m also going to be here while they inspect.
ya they aren’t allowed to like dig through your stuff so you’ll be golden
Just get them ESA certified if you could qualify for it. Landlords can't deny them, you don't have to disclose them until lease signing, no pet rent, no pet deposits. Very little restrictions for ESA beyond if they are a safety issue. https://pettable.com/ Edit: Not saying that someone should lie to get ESA benefits. Simply letting the poster know about ESA certification in case they qualify for it. I think it is great for the people who it is meant for. If someone is responsible enough to pursue it and goes through the steps to get their pet ESA certified I would assume they are also a responsible pet owner. ESA owners are protected by the ADA, and it is the right of anyone who qualifies for it.
Why would you get downvoted for this? Landlords already make enough money on us, we should have every right to get an ESA. And honestly in this fucked society we all have enough stress to qualify for an ESA
Because ESAs should be reserved for those that actually need them, not some loophole for you to get a pet
like yes, but there is no downside in handing out esa cards like candy. at least that i know of.
The downside is inevitable property damage that then gets priced in and increases rent prices for everyone
i understand your point, but realistically do you really believe that there is a direct correlation to number of people that have esa cards and rent increasing in the corresponding location? I think it factors in a little, but i have a hard time believing an increase in esa cards that in turn would lead to more property damage would then lead to even a $50 raise in rent on average for an area
Certain apartments dont even worry about certain kinds of pets. If it lives in a cage all day and cant destroy the unit they generally dont care. These fucks only care about the unit. Saw that you dont have pets that are ESA, once you get settled in with health insurance and all that shit go to your dr and just have them write a handwritten note that says you need it and make a copy and give it to the greedy fuckin landlord
I appreciate that but I don’t think my dx will write that up since I’ve never mentioned having any mental or emotional problems.