Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Pet Friendly Apartments In West Ashley Are Sought After By Charleston, SC Renters

By Timothy Phillips


Pets are a big part of a lot of people's lives, and finding an apartment that allows them can be difficult. Many managers view pets as the cause of noise and safety issues, and damage to valuable units. If they did a little research, they would find that pets and their owners make good tenants and can increase profit margins. The pet friendly apartments in West Ashley are in demand partly because they welcome animals.

Larger apartment complexes are more likely to allow pets than those with only a few units. Almost all of them have size restrictions which tends to exclude large dogs. Cats are more likely to be allowed than dogs. Reptiles, including snakes and lizards, are often excluded. Many complexes only allow one animal. Most management companies require a deposit specifically for pets, and they are usually non-refundable.

Management companies that allow pets benefit in a variety of ways. Studies show that renters are willing to pay more to have their pets live with them. Apartment complexes that allow both cats and dogs can charge more per month than complexes that allow no animals or have stringent size and type restrictions.

Renters with pets tend not to move as often as those without them. The average length of stay for a resident living alone is less than a year, while pet owners usually stay almost four years according to one study. Since they are in demand, complexes allowing animals rarely have many vacancies. This saves management money they would have otherwise spent advertising and marketing.

A lot of the concerns certain managers have about pets turn out to be incorrect. They cite the cost sustained by damage as the most negative aspect of allowing pets. Noise and complaints from other residents are also commonly referenced as reasons not to rent to animal owners. It is true that insurance can cost more per year for complexes that allow pets, but that cost is insignificant and can be absorbed easily.

When researchers looked at the damage renters with pets and without pets caused, the difference turned out to be inconsequential. People with pets know how difficult it can be to find a good place to rent that welcomes pets so they tend to be very careful and obey the management rules.

It is difficult to keep people from having pets. If they are not allowed, tenants often house them illegally. This makes is hard to analyze what percentage breaks the rules, because the renters asked are not always truthful. Complexes with this problem don't have deposits to cover the cost of repairing any damaged units.

An apartment community that welcomes pets is popular and in demand. Residents stay longer and are more stable. They generally appreciate the chance to have their pets with them and are more likely to keep their units clean and quiet.




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