Tips For Getting Back Your Entire Pet Deposit

For some renters who are moving out of their own apartment, the question of getting an entire pet deposit may apply. Some landlords ask for these extra deposits in addition to per-month fees for keeping animals on the premises. Here are some ways to ensure that you will get your entire pet deposit back at the end of a lease.

Go through the Lease

Take a look at the specific language in the lease regarding the pet deposit and the obligations of the tenant in order to secure that deposit at the end of lease time.
Clean up after Your Pet

Make sure that any litter, food residue, etc. is off of floors and other areas of the apartment or housing unit.

Address any Damages

Another critical item for restoring your apartment to its original condition is to check for any damage related to your pet’s claws or teeth. Any pet related damage can alter the outcome as far as a pet deposit or security deposit.

Evaluate Disclosure

Before trying to get back a pet deposit, think back about your disclosure of pets to your landlord and be sure that all of the pets you own were fully disclosed in the lease negotiation process.

Factor in Pet Charges

Think about the fees and costs that you paid to keep your pet in the apartment over the period of the lease. These can be handy negotiating tools if you have to talk about the pet deposit.

All of the above can help you secure your pet deposit when it’s time to move out.