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Pet-friendly rentals are scarce, and landlords price the scarcity. On top of the standard bond, many charge a pet bond, a non-refundable pet fee, or monthly pet rent of one to five percent of the rent — and some charge all three. Individually each line looks small; together they can add more than a thousand dollars to the first year. This calculator separates the refundable from the non-refundable and totals the true first-year cost, so you can compare pet-friendly listings on real numbers and go in with your eyes open — and ask the right written questions before you apply.
Cost out keeping a pet in a rental — pet bond, one-off pet fees and monthly pet rent — so you know the true upfront and yearly price before you fall in love with the listing.
Usually yes, if there is no pet damage beyond fair wear and tear — but the one-off pet fee is typically non-refundable, which is exactly why the calculator keeps the two lines separate.
Monthly pet rent of 1-5% of the rent covers the ongoing wear pets cause. Over a year it quietly adds up — 2% of a $1,600 rent is nearly $400 — which is why it belongs in your first-year total.
Photograph the property's condition on day one, especially floors and carpets, and get the definition of 'pet damage' in writing. Pre-existing marks are the most common pet-deposit dispute, and photos settle it.
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