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	Property Management/Leases MOVING IN WITH PETS About Leases About Moving In What are the Effects of Condemnation? Duties of the Landlord and the Tenant Eviction Rules What is Habitability Code? KEY CONTROL Who is a Landlord? What is the Landlord's Liability?  Can a Landlord 'Lockout' a Tenant?  What is Periodic Tenancy?  MOVING IN WITH PETS TENANTS RIGHTS TO PRIVACY  Damage Defined What is Property Management?  Who is a Property Manager?  RENT INCREASE  THE 'RIGHT' ROOMMATE  SECURITY DEPOSIT  What is Tenancy at Sufferance? What is Tenancy for Years?  What are the Duties of the Tenant?  Regarding Trespassing by the Landlord  Finding a Pet-Friendly House Not all rental units are open to allowing pets, and in a tight housing market this can spell serious trouble for a tenant and their pet animal.  In case a landlord forbids animals, or does not explicitly specify whether pets are allowed, a tenant may still be able to keep a pet using the following methods: - Paying an additional pet fees: In case the tenant agrees to pay more money, the landlord may agree to have pets on the premises.  These additional fees may be a pet deposit which is usually non-refundable or any other monthly expenses. - Prove your pet responsibility: Attempt to provide positive documentation of prior rental housing with the pet, vet records, and proof of obedience training. - Show your flexibility: Acknowledge the concerns related to a no-pet or limited pet policy and a tenant can understand their duties as a pet owner better under the housing arrangement.   Importance of Documenting the Landlords' Consent to Keep Pets on the Premises If a landlord grants you permission to keep a pet, it is important to have that promise in writing, preferably as part of the lease agreement. A verbal contract in this context is usually insufficient and can lead to eviction or other penalties. In order to help landlords who would like to establish a formal pets-allowed policy, the Humane Society of the United States offers relevant information and advice.   Pet Policy Changes After Move-In A tenant must be aware of changes in the pet policy to know whether it was actually altered after move-in or whether it was merely brought to your attention after move-in.  Rules relating to pet ownership and policy changes vary by state and the best course of action is to discuss personal circumstances with an attorney.   Disability and an "Assistive Animal" Pet Under certain conditions, people with disabilities are entitled to live with assistive animals as pets. The federal Housing and Urban Development department reviews complaints and concerns regarding landlords who refuse tenants with disabilities who would like to move in with pets who are assistive animals.