Does an apartment's "NO PETS POLICY" apply to ALL pets?

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Just wondering, how do people expect to rent to people who don't have any pets or will never have them?

Can't see how anyone could keep me, Baylee and Murphee out of a place because they are "pets". They don't harm anyone. :evilfrown: :nuke:

we rent out a condo...have a no pet clause...totally legal...same as a no smoking clause...

..I've found that just before I sign the lease, and I've already shown them the money, that "I have a cat, by the way. I need a waiver for her." usually gets me the waiver of the no pet clause in the lease.

I lived in numerous apartments that were "no pets" after I did that.
However, I also accepted the loss of my damage deposit should the cat suddenly develop an aversion to her litter box or use the woodwork instead of her scratching post. It never happened, but be aware that it can.

Most landlords are OK with cats. Some are even OK with small dogs, although it only takes one complaint from a neighbor to get a little yappy dog evicted. Do get the waiver in your lease, though, since it will cover you in case there's a problem.

If the landlord refuses to give you the waiver, live elsewhere.

What no-pet clauses are looking to do is:

1) reduce noise from dogs and birds
2) reduce urine in carpets from dogs and cats

If you have a quiet and clean pet, like fish, or an iguana, you can get a little wiggle room from most landlords, but make sure you get it in writing, and make sure you ask first.

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with a few exceptions like some old-age homes and other non-private residences.

Pets can only be "not-allowed" if they have done damage.

And that would refer to the specific pet, not a "category".

Some municipal(local) by-laws may restrict certain breeds or categories(boa constricters, trained dobermans, etc.)

Bottom line: - in Ontario anyhoo,

Landlords would lose if they tried to evict a person with a pet!

If you have a clean pet and you pay your rent on time is better then have a tenant that moves in and doesn't pay rent at all.