What are standard pet deposits and restrictions?
• Pet Deposits vary depending on the size and type of breed. Almost all of the communities accept small dogs or cats under 20lbs with a $300 average deposit. On our reports you will usually see “n/r” which means the “non-refundable portion” of the deposit. That can be anywhere from 50 dollars up to 50% of the deposit, though some places even charge a “pet fee’ which means the entire deposit is non-refundable. A few places also charge “pet rent” of $10-25/month, but this is usually instead of paying the non-refundable part of the pet deposit. Ask your locator which way you’ll be better off. • Deposits for Dogs over 30lbs range from $300-1000 with the same going for the non-refundable portion. Only a few apartment complexes will accept large dogs and many have restrictions on aggressive breeds (e.g., Rottweilers, pit bulls, etc) • Often you can “pay out” the pet deposit in installments. Your locator can find out which properties will let you do this. • The pet weight restrictions are “gu
