By Judy Bellack

Lifting breed and weight restrictions for our four-legged friends and generally becoming more pet-inclusive can create significant financial gain for multifamily communities, such as increased NOI and higher resident-retention rates.

However, opening your doors to more pets requires planning in order to manage a larger pet population, and rental-housing operators may need to make an investment in pet-focused amenities, services and events to best accommodate their pet residents. But don’t fret –  even with these steps, the financial benefits of happier, longer-tenured residents have been shown to far outweigh the costs, since pet-friendliness not only means an increase in pet-related revenue but also helps mitigate the costs associated with bringing in new residents.

Read Judy Bellack’s article in the Rental Housing Journal