by Morgan Dzak

Of all the modern amenities and features offered at apartment communities, pet friendliness is one of the most in demand. After all, many renters welcomed a pet into their home during the pandemic, so operators looked to increase revenue and attract residents by allowing pets.

According to the “2020 Annual Report Pet Policies and Amenities in Multifamily” from PetScreening and J Turner Research, 26% of surveyed pet owners adopted or bought a pet after February 2020, and 19% of non-pet-owning respondents indicated they intended to get a pet in 2021.

Read Morgan Dzak’s article in UNITS Magazine.