http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat en-us 40 Most recent comments for Renting with a cat <p>maybe if you put the cat on the lease</p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451096 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451096 <p>I would focus on pet friendly buildings. They have to be out there. However isn't there a law that says if you live with an animal "openly and notoriously" for three months, even in a no pets building, the landlord can't force you to move or get rid of your pet? I would check with the city on that. Do not think about getting rid of your cat, there are ways to solve this without resorting to drastic and heartbreaking measures.</p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451092 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451092 <p>some buildings don't allow pets, but still have plenty of "animals'. I </p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451087 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451087 <p>What happened to stevejhx?</p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451057 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451057 <p>no pets is no pets. <br />the hope for the best/suitcase broker is misleading you and should be disposed of immediatly. No one with that little integrity should be able to profit from your transaction. <br />some coops have pet allowences for grandfatherd situations which will not be you. <br />if you are not ready to relinquish tabby post purchase allow me to suggest that you find a pet friendly building. I know lot's of people that want to live in a building WITH NO ANIMALS. We have pets and that is just the reality of the situation. <br />You are focused in the wrong direction. <br />Best way to win them over is to give your cat away. </p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451047 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451047 <p>>>From the landlord's perspective, what damage could a 9 lb cat cause? Any advice on how to win them over? <<</p> <p>Plenty. Have you ever seen (or smelled!) a wood floor that has been destroyed by cat pee? There's no way to repair the befouled areas--they need to be completely replaced. </p> <p>We are going through that right now in the apartment we recently purchased--previous tenants kept the litter box in a closed-off area in a corner of the dining room and the cat clearly had an aim problem... Now that area of once-gorgeous marquetry-bordered floor is stained, cracked, stinks to high heaven of cat piss ammonia (this after the cat's been gone for a good five years) and has to be ripped out and painstakingly matched and replaced. </p> <p>As a small-time LL myself I NEVER allow cats or dogs. I *might* make an exception for a well-behaved dog but never, ever for a cat. </p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451035 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451035 <p>And hide the cat in the hamper whenever the super/building staff need to do something in your apt.</p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451030 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=451030 <p>Just sneak it in a suitcase, no one will know or care.</p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=450956 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=450956 <p>Cats can be difficult to detect. It's not like they require 3 walks a day..</p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=450955 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=450955 <p>From my experience dealing with landlords directly, the owner is concerned more about scratches on the hardwood floors that he just spent 800$ polishing and buffing. Either that, or the smell.</p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=450952 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=450952 <p>I've been told for years that for most buildings, a "no pets" policy really translates to "no dogs", however it has recently been difficult finding a 1BR in e village/noho/nolita in reasonable shape that will allow a cat. I have put down two applications in no pet bldgs anyway (one broker advised I should not disclose my cat and hope for the best...) and both LLs were inflexible on this despite strong credit, etc. I've offered to put down a pet deposit and sign 2yr lease, but no dice. </p> <p>From the landlord's perspective, what damage could a 9 lb cat cause? Any advice on how to win them over? </p> http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=450708 http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/29438-renting-with-a-cat?comment_id=450708