Renting an apartment with an animal: how to find suitable accommodation?

There is an opinion that it is difficult to rent an apartment if you have a pet. As a rule, apartment owners are reluctant to accept tenants with cats or dogs.

Our experts say the opposite. In this article, we will share with you tips that will help you close the issue of "renting apartments with pets" much faster.

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First, try to enter the position of the owner of the apartment. In order to rent an apartment as a long-term rental, you need to spend more than one thousand hryvnias. And renting an apartment with animals is not always welcomed by the owners. Second, nurture your four-legged friend. It is unlikely that you will be able to monitor him around the clock and guarantee the integrity of the furniture.

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In order for the process of renting an apartment with a pet to take as little time as possible, use our tips: 

1. Search for an apartment on specialized rental property boards. For example, such as "Rent an apartment in Kyiv with pets", where apartment owners are initially not against renting an apartment to people with cats or dogs.
2. Include in the lease agreement a special clause stating that in case of property damage by a pet, you will be ready to reimburse the cost of the sofa or other furniture.
3. Try to inspire confidence in the owner of the apartment. Tell us what a neat person you are, how well you take care of your four-legged friend, how important a favorable atmosphere in the apartment is to you.
4. Become a member of thematic groups in social networks - there you will find like-minded people and be able to discuss additional nuances of renting an apartment with a pet.
5. Show the landlord a photo of your pet at its best. Few people can be left indifferent by intimate photos.

According to our experts, more and more apartment owners in Kyiv agree to such a step as long-term renting of apartments with animals. If in 2018 there were only 5% of such owners, then in two years their number increased by 30%. Renting real estate in Kyiv with pets is not a big problem. If you need professional advice or help in finding an apartment for rent or purchase, contact real estate agency specialists "THE Capital". We will help you rent an apartment with animals in Kyiv. Was the post interesting and useful? Subscribe to our real estate blog updates and get the latest posts from THE Capital real estate agency.