Rentals that allow dogs

[rookie314]

True except if they report the suite you have two options, make it legal or evict and dismantle it. Either is going to cause your tenants significant difficulties.

[kgcayenne]

Jaide'd, the RTA has wording clarifying that it includes illegal suites. I believe the reasoning is this: Whether the suite is legal or not is a municipal bylaw issue, rentals are under Provincial law through the RTA.

[1669]

Jaide'd, the RTA has wording clarifying that it includes illegal suites. I believe the reasoning is this: Whether the suite is legal or not is a municipal bylaw issue, rentals are under Provincial law through the RTA.

Correct. All suites, legal or illegal, are subject to the same laws under the RTA. They don't care what each individual municipality has deemed to be illegal. Provincial law takes precedence over any municipal bylaw.

Very common for tenants who damage property to somehow think they are not responsible for damages they cause, bc the suite is "illegal". They are still liable according to the RTA.

[FSmith59]

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[1669]

When deciding whether to rent to someone with a dog, I always meet the dog before signing the lease. Is the dog well socialized and friendly, or is it agressive? Some people have large breeds primarily for the purpose of intimidation, and encourage agressiveness. Is it obedience trained? Will the dog sit and stay on command? Responsible pet owners socialize and train their pets. Irresponsible pet owners do not.

Are the tenants kind, well mannered, respectable, responsible, and respectfull? Obviously the tenant will want to make a good impression in order to get the keys, so a background check is necessary to weed out bad tenants. Can they afford the rent and utilities, and for any damage their pet causes? Do they have a good credit rating or a history of not paying their debts? You want tenants who will willingly take responsibility and pay for any damage their pet causes.

There are disrespectfull and resentfull tenants who have an us vs. them mentality when it concerns the landlord/tenant relationship. Some view all landlords as evil capitalists who are taking advantage of them. If they don't respect you, they will not respect your property, and they will cause nothing but trouble.

[okanagan_sports]

When deciding whether to rent to someone with a dog, I always meet the dog before signing the lease. Is the dog well socialized and friendly, or is it agressive? Some people have large breeds primarily for the purpose of intimidation, and encourage agressiveness. Is it obedience trained? Will the dog sit and stay on command? Responsible pet owners socialize and train their pets. Irresponsible pet owners do not.

Are the tenants kind, well mannered, respectable, responsible, and respectfull? Obviously the tenant will want to make a good impression in order to get the keys, so a background check is necessary to weed out bad tenants. Can they afford the rent and utilities, and for any damage their pet causes? Do they have a good credit rating or a history of not paying their debts? You want tenants who will willingly take responsibility and pay for any damage their pet causes.

There are disrespectfull and resentfull tenants who have an us vs. them mentality when it concerns the landlord/tenant relationship. Some view all landlords as evil capitalists who are taking advantage of them. If they don't respect you, they will not respect your property, and they will cause nothing but trouble.

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[okanagan_sports]

I should also mention that I can legally enter my property whether you are home or not. Trespassing lol. Not on my own property. Your knowledge of the law is about eqaul to your choice of language.

Regarding a Human Rights complaint, your pet is not a human, and has no human rights.

You are correct, you can enter the rental with 24 hours written notice. However, if you chose to inspect the unit at 5 am or at some unreasonable ungawdly hour, you can kiss goodbye your credibility as a businessman.

Therefore, It is in your best interests to choose a time convenient to both you and the tenant, with the tenant present.

You seem like the type that goes behind the tenants back and visits the unit, which is HIGHLY UNETHICAL.

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Regarding the rights of pets, yes, all pets ARE protected under the various provincial animal cruelty laws of British Columbia.

Any landlord who deliberately injures a tenant's pet can be subject to criminal prosecution, including heavy fines and/or including jail time.

[1669]

You are correct, you can enter the rental with 24 hours written notice. However, if you chose to inspect the unit at 5 am or at some unreasonable ungawdly hour, you can kiss goodbye your credibility as a businessman.

Therefore, It is in your best interests to choose a time convenient to both you and the tenant, with the tenant present.

You seem like the type that goes behind the tenants back and visits the unit, which is HIGHLY UNETHICAL.

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Regarding the rights of pets, yes, all pets ARE protected under the various provincial animal cruelty laws of British Columbia.

Any landlord who deliberately injures a tenant's pet can be subject to criminal prosecution, including heavy fines and/or including jail time.[/quote]


I do inspections at a mutually agreeable time b/w 9 am - 9 pm. Whether the tenant is home or not, all of my inspections are performed legally.Videotape all you like, if the property is damaged, I welcome more evidence. I'm not there to hurt your pet. Animal cruelty? Where did you get that idea? LOL If I didn't like pets, I simply would not rent to them in the first place.

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[okanagan_sports]

You are correct, you can enter the rental with 24 hours written notice. However, if you chose to inspect the unit at 5 am or at some unreasonable ungawdly hour, you can kiss goodbye your credibility as a businessman.

Therefore, It is in your best interests to choose a time convenient to both you and the tenant, with the tenant present.

You seem like the type that goes behind the tenants back and visits the unit, which is HIGHLY UNETHICAL.

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Regarding the rights of pets, yes, all pets ARE protected under the various provincial animal cruelty laws of British Columbia.

Any landlord who deliberately injures a tenant's pet can be subject to criminal prosecution, including heavy fines and/or including jail time.

I do inspections at a mutually agreeable time b/w 9 am - 9 pm. Whether the tenant is home or not, all of my inspections are performed legally.Videotape all you like, if the property is damaged, I welcome more evidence. I'm not there to hurt your pet. Animal cruelty? Where did you get that idea? LOL If I didn't like pets, I simply would not rent to them in the first place.

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[oneh2obabe]

Back. On. Topic. This thread is about rental units that allow dogs. It's not about who can or can't spell.

[Jaide_d]

]quote="kgcayenne"]Jaide'd, the RTA has wording clarifying that it includes illegal suites. I believe the reasoning is this: Whether the suite is legal or not is a municipal bylaw issue, rentals are under Provincial law through the RTA.

Correct. All suites, legal or illegal, are subject to the same laws under the RTA. They don't care what each individual municipality has deemed to be illegal. Provincial law takes precedence over any municipal bylaw.

Very common for tenants who damage property to somehow think they are not responsible for damages they cause, bc the suite is "illegal". They are still liable according to the RTA.[/quote]


Sure, property damaged is still damaged property, regardless of who does it.
I was talking about entering without 24 hours notice, which is still illegal.

[Jaide_d]

When deciding whether to rent to someone with a dog, I always meet the dog before signing the lease. Is the dog well socialized and friendly, or is it agressive? Some people have large breeds primarily for the purpose of intimidation, and encourage agressiveness. Is it obedience trained? Will the dog sit and stay on command? Responsible pet owners socialize and train their pets. Irresponsible pet owners do not.

Are the tenants kind, well mannered, respectable, responsible, and respectfull? Obviously the tenant will want to make a good impression in order to get the keys, so a background check is necessary to weed out bad tenants. Can they afford the rent and utilities, and for any damage their pet causes? Do they have a good credit rating or a history of not paying their debts? You want tenants who will willingly take responsibility and pay for any damage their pet causes.

There are disrespectfull and resentfull tenants who have an us vs. them mentality when it concerns the landlord/tenant relationship. Some view all landlords as evil capitalists who are taking advantage of them. If they don't respect you, they will not respect your property, and they will cause nothing but trouble.

Great post, I have to agree with you on all fronts. I would want to work the same way, if I were a landlord. I like to think I would give people and their pets an opportunity to make an impression on me, rather than assuming all tenants and their animals are going to ruin the place and disrespect you, and therefore blanket everyone the same.

[maryjane48]

, so a background check is necessary to weed out bad tenants.

i have rented to people, this means nothing in terms of who might abuse your property