Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Pet Friendly Apartments In West Ashley Are In Great Demand Among Charleston, SC Citizens

By Timothy Phillips


People love their pets, and most of them are not willing to live anywhere their animals are unwelcome. A lot of apartment managers believe that allowing animals ends up costing them money and causing problems. There is reliable research that suggests letting tenants have pets can be good for business. The pet friendly apartments in West Ashley are popular and financially successful.

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.

Another benefit for managers who allow animals is the length of time their residents stay as opposed to complexes with pet restrictions. Renters with pets tend to stay over three years while renters in the other complexes commonly move out after just a year. Complexes that welcome residents with pets have far fewer vacancies, which is also a cost savings. They do less advertising and marketing, and they require less maintenance than those complexes that have a high turnover rate.

Problems like damage and noise that managers assume go along with letting pets in their buildings are not as severe as they imagine. Research shows that damages occurred in less than half the units where animal owners lived. Tenant complaints about barking didn't rise significantly either. Insurance is a little higher for buildings with pets, but this is offset by the higher rent charged.

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.

What invariably happens in complexes with restrictions against pets is that tenants keep animals illegally. It is difficult to know exactly what percentage of residents do this because most who are asked will deny having an animal. In these cases, the complexes have the issues associated with allowing pets without the benefits.

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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