Tenants Have a Cat!!!
When I advertised my apartment on Craig’s list I was very clear that pets were not allow. I’ve discovered yesterday that one of my tenants has a cat. I was in my backyard and saw the cat on the window sill. I don’t want to seem anal, but a rule is a rule. They signed…
When I advertised my apartment on Craig’s list I was very clear that pets were not allow. I’ve discovered yesterday that one of my tenants has a cat. I was in my backyard and saw the cat on the window sill. I don’t want to seem anal, but a rule is a rule. They signed the rider and agreed to it, so they’re actually breeching a contract. How should I handle the situation without any animosity?
My advice would be to simply ask them about it, and remind them that they signed a lease stating “No Pets”. You can let them know that the tenant below them has allergies, and if their allergies are triggered due to the cat (although this is very difficult to prove), you may have to ask them to remove the cat. I don’t think there’s any reason to become overly confrontational at this point, but you certainly have to let them know that you are not going to be walked all over. Good luck!
Old lace to lure it out.
Arsenic.
Landlord, you have keys. Time for a cat-napping!
wow, what a threat, a cat. Puhleeeze. what exactly is your issue with a cat? they don’t bark, they are clean and they keep your home free from critters. Get a grip.
Guest 5:38, if you some day find the pebbles to post under a non-anonymous account then I could also track what I’m sure would prove to be a stream of drooling nonsense from you, starting with this:
“Many pet adoption agencies require proof that the pet will be kept in a home where it is allowed and they check with your landlord or rental management before handing over the cat/dog.”
Dream on. I volunteer for one of Brooklyn’s largest adoptathons and that’s bullshit. The ACC and North Shore adoption forms ask what the building rules are if you rent but you can just check “House” and leave it blank. It doesn’t matter because they don’t have the manpower or resources to verify any of it. The only proof they require is proof of identity and address, which doesn’t even have to be in-state. The name is checked against a known “villains” list. That’s about it.
Wow!!! All this for me? Thanks everyone for all your comments. I will definitely speak with them this weekend about the situation and I will keep everyone informed of outcome.
All you hardasses have obviously never had to deal with an actual conflict between a landlord and a tenant.
I mean, you can be “right” all day long and that doesn’t make housing court easier.
Conflict sucks for both parties. It’s in this landlord’s best interests to be both firm and open.
The solution is simple: wait until they have left the apartment for work or whatever. Then go in and take the cat.