Reptiles and Apartments?

[PassPort]

Hey guys, for the first time ever my apartment is giving me trouble about my reptiles. I've lived a few other places without problems and my current apartment said they were fine when I moved in, but now 2 yrs later they're saying that I'm violating my lease. Anyone have any similar experiences?

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

Most leases have an exception for pets kept in "tanks" (ie fish). Check yours to see if it does.

 

[PassPort]

And that's what they told me, now they're saying that I was misinformed when I moved in. Need to find my copy of the lease and comb through it. Either way, they're saying that my wife's rats and chinchilla also violate it.

 

[Spazvicious]

They can't do that. Just stay, you have no right to leave your apartment. If they didn't tell you about your pets when you moved in 2 years ago, they can't just tell you you're violating your lease now. You've been there for two years. It's illegal to tell you now and try to evict you. If they say anything for you not moving out and threaten you with court (doubtful if you make a flat out sensible point to make your landlord rethink it), just let them do it. Tell the judge your issue. You were living there for two years, they can't just kick you out without a valid reason.

 

[PassPort]

Eh, I moved them off site last month to avoid any issues. It's not a huge deal as we move in a month and our new place is privately owned and reptile friendly

 

[Spazvicious]

Ah, well at least you shouldn't have any problems in the new place. Wish you luck.

 

[rhachic]

Sounds like something else may have been going on there. New management? Irritated you were leaving? Either way, at least you're getting out so you won't have to worry about it anymore. Good luck in your new place!

 

[PassPort]

The complex was getting bought out by a larger property management company, so they were doing individual unit inspections. That's how they found the gecko room........

I cleared caged reptiles when I moved in, but never got it in writing because they said it was a non-issue. The new manager flipped her wig at the sight of 80 or so vivariums:crackup:

 

[PassPort]

It's all turning out for the better though, as this headache was the push my wife and I needed to decide to buckle down and buy a place of our own. We're hoping to be able to do so in the next 6-8mos or so.

 

[Spazvicious]

Oh, well the new management was the issue there. I hate how new owners come along and screw up your home that you've been in without any problems. Though I still believe it's wrong to do, but I guess she had a right.

I hope all goes well with you, your wife, and your critters from now and into the future.

 

[thehotchik1000]

My apartment building got sold and we were having a lot of issues with the few new potential owners. I guess they got a little freaked when they were doing the open house things and potential owners seeing 190 herps. Most of them said that they were going to not renew our lease which was in 2 months at that point. I guess we got lucky bc the people that did buy our house dont care. Alot of the others' problems were my ball pythons they were unwilling to rent to someone that had 40 balls and numerous other " dangerous wild animals". Tokays, balls, beardies, and cresteds I know are sooo dangerous. I forgot. It all works out in the end. I can't wait for us to buy our own place. Our duplex is getting a little cramped. Good luck!
Morgan

 

[PassPort]

I wouldn't rent to someone with 40 balls either