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Pet-passionate communities lease homes more quickly because they are appealing to a wider pool of potential residents. Those residents renew at higher rates and stay longer, because if their pet is happy, they’re happy. Properties that offer a truly pet-centric environment are already reaping the benefits.
Even properties that fashion themselves as “pet-friendly” often only fit that description on the surface. Savvy property owners, however, see an opportunity to bolster pet-friendliness and create a strategic advantage.
The American Pet Products Association indicates that 71% of U.S. households own a pet, while research by the Pew Research Center found that an overwhelming majority of pet owners, 97%, consider their pets part of the family to some extent. These trends have major implications for rental housing.
Pet-friendliness is one of the ultimate differentiators at rental communities, and the difference is obvious the moment you walk a truly pet-inclusive property. Communities that embrace this reality benefit from stronger renewal rates, more engaged residents and an environment that feels welcoming to a wider pool of renters.
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Just as it’s difficult to find a hotel that isn’t pet-friendly any longer, fewer and fewer rental communities do not welcome pets in any capacity. Pet-welcoming sentiment goes beyond traditional multifamily, as military bases, single-family, vacation rentals, short-term rentals and manufactured housing all experience pet demand.
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Pet policy compliance is crucial for a happy, healthy, and pet-responsible community. Property teams can get ahead of things by adding a pet addendum to the lease agreement to help ensure all residents are on board and by having the right systems in place to track compliance.