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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.
Welcoming pets is essentially a requirement these days for any rental community aiming to attract the general population. Otherwise, only 34% of households—those of the pet-free variety—would be eligible to live there. While opening the doors to furry friends is a noble first step, property teams have much…
While the pet-centric policy change is a bold move and sure to attract pet-owning residents, more pets on-site mean more challenges with property upkeep. Fortunately, property teams can take a proactive approach to maintenance to help ensure things operate as smoothly as possible.
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According to a recent survey by apartment operator Cortland, pet policies are the number one consideration for dog owners seeking an apartment. Pet policies, which include pet fees and restrictions related to weight and breeds, were cited by 86% of respondents.