British Expats - renting with pets?

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irishbloo

Mar 3rd 2010 9:19 pm

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How about not saying anything.Then when they come round to inspect take off his collar, let him loose and then look very concerned,scratching your head, and figure out what to do about this stray dog that has just turned up.:D

kporte

Mar 3rd 2010 10:16 pm

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Originally Posted by jayr (Post 8392363)

Put an anti-bark collar on so it doesn't upset the neighbours and they might not even know it is there.

Rentals here have regular inspections (6 monthly?) but they let you know some time in advance. Just remove all dog-evidence when an inspection is due.

On moving out you also have to prove the carpets have been cleaned professionsally so dog-hair and smell should not be an issue then.

Not that I'm encouraging you to lie. Just not to tell the truth.

Don't get anti bark collars that small. At least I haven't found one!! A shame because her pitch of bark can break glass!!

kporte

Mar 3rd 2010 10:18 pm

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Originally Posted by emelems (Post 8392558)

I'll pick you one out when I go and buy mine if ya like! :wub:

Em x

Would you like a dog Em? One careless owner.
Tarquila Mystique or Molly as I call her!! Only eats shoes and B.A.R.F.!!

I need Viv!!!:unsure:

bananalana

Mar 3rd 2010 10:50 pm

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Originally Posted by Cant rain all the time2 (Post 8392530)

We have a Yorkshire terrier in our rental. When we applied we told the estate agent that he was 100% house trained, told him the breed (i.e small) and we would pay for any damage caused (as we knew there wouldn't be any)

The agent was pretty hot with inspections to begin with but then eased off when he saw that we looked after the house.

I'd say be truthful.

I agree - I wouldnt lie because that will be seen less favourably than the pet in the first place.

They have a "bad tenant" register here and you might find yourself listed on that pretty quickly if you are caught in the lie.

Personally, I think finding a rental is ridiculously hard anyway...pets dont even come into half the time because its so hard int he first place.

kporte

Mar 3rd 2010 10:58 pm

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Originally Posted by bananalana (Post 8393002)

Better start looking now:( No idea when the house will sell though. Goes on soon, so fingers crossed eh? :D

bananalana

Mar 3rd 2010 11:10 pm

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Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8393019)

Better start looking now:( No idea when the house will sell though. Goes on soon, so fingers crossed eh? :D

You will be fine.

I have found in the past that - as you generally cannot take the dogs to meet anyone - it sometimes helps to include a picture of your super friendly looking loving family dog lol.

I dont know if that will help here but it helped us get one of our houses in NZ...I included a photo of my kids down at the river lookign all friendly an dhappy lol

MarkMC

Mar 4th 2010 12:27 am

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Rented three houses in Australia now with two Boxers and not had a problem.

kporte

Mar 4th 2010 12:40 am

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Originally Posted by MarkMC (Post 8393233)

Rented three houses in Australia now with two Boxers and not had a problem.

One of my mates does a bit of karate and the other is mental. I shall take them with me , thanks!!

MarkMC

Mar 4th 2010 12:46 am

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Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8393264)

One of my mates does a bit of karate and the other is mental. I shall take them with me , thanks!!

Karate is a bit soft, and "mental" is too unpredictable. You definitely need nutty boxers.

kporte

Mar 4th 2010 1:00 am

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Originally Posted by MarkMC (Post 8393271)

Karate is a bit soft, and "mental" is too unpredictable. You definitely need nutty boxers.

Great dogs actually. An ex had one, I loved him. She was a psycho though!

kporte

Mar 4th 2010 5:59 am

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Originally Posted by emelems (Post 8392558)

I'll pick you one out when I go and buy mine if ya like! :wub:

Em x

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We could go halves Em, and have it week about!! You have to have the dog on your weeks though, I'll be in a tent!!:lol:

emelems

Mar 4th 2010 7:42 am

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Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8393986)

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We could go halves Em, and have it week about!! You have to have the dog on your weeks though, I'll be in a tent!!:lol:

I'll leave you to do the cleaning then - I'll just stock the fridge with alcohol! haha! :wub:

kporte

Mar 4th 2010 8:01 am

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Originally Posted by emelems (Post 8394211)

I'll leave you to do the cleaning then - I'll just stock the fridge with alcohol! haha! :wub:

Deal! I will empty it of course.....

Boyak

Mar 4th 2010 8:49 am

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Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8392326)

Just how easy is it to secure a rental with a dog? I will be looking sometime very soon, probably Brisbane Northside. It just dawned on me the other day:sneaky:

Alternatively, any good recipes I could use her for? :lol:

Mmm not sure about dogs, but when we were looking for flats in Sydney, there were about 2 in every 100 flats that allowed for pets and the ones that did looked like they should be condemned. So we lied. We have two cats (house) But dont tell anyone. Seems down under are just not as tolerent as in the UK, which on one hand is understandable, as i know pets can cause damage, but so can humans. I think its a bit more acceptable that people in London/uk may likely take up a contract for some years and so it really needs to be a home for them, so its more agreable. Mind you I dont know why this would be diff in Oz.
The whole rental market is so much more behind and not as flexible as it is in the UK. still there are always plus sides.

emelems

Mar 5th 2010 9:52 am

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Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8394258)

Deal! I will empty it of course.....

Remember to recycle then! ;)

So, we pack up dog food, alcohol and our woes... is that the order for the day?! haha!

Em x

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