4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… of the most petfriendly cities in the nation but not every landlord is going to welcome your furry or feathered friend  If youre a pet owner on the hunt for a new rental or a tenant who wants to bring home a new pet there … A 2024 survey found that nearly threequarters of NYC rental listings say they are pet friendly but that doesnt …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

… … Well let the cat out of the bag The answer is no Your landlord cannot charge you an additional security deposit … landlords cant require you to put down more than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing Stability … Tenant Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark series of rent reforms that capped security deposits   application …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM