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Resources For Rental Housing Operators
We have research, resources, and actionable tools to help rental housing operators take advantage of creating pet-inclusive opportunities in ways that benefit everyone.
Learn why common pet restrictions may not be financially necessary in rental housing.
See how residents and rental housing operators feel about pets in their rental communities.
Use this resource to explore data-driven reasons for eliminating breed & weight restrictions in rental housing.
Get to know each pet by using the PPP as an alternative to arbitrary pet restrictions.
Properties can use this thoughtful pet agreement to help establish clear community expectations.
Property managers can advocate for dropping restrictions by using these talking points.
Learn how to take action when property insurance is perceived as a barrier to pet inclusiveness.
Learn more about the Fair Housing Act and its protections for renters in their rental homes.
Pet-Inclusive Scorecard
Is your rental housing property truly pet-inclusive, or is it just pet-friendly? The team at Michelson Found Animals’ Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative developed an easy-to-use scorecard to help you answer that question.
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Pet-Inclusive Housing Report Today!
I have example after example of renters who visited one of our comp properties, then ended up renting from us because we were the one who would accept their pet. Not only have we realized the growth of a happier, longer-tenured renter pool and enjoyed increased revenue, we’ve created a greater sense of community at our properties and helped people and pets stay together. That’s a win-win no matter how you slice it.
From Our Blog
Read the latest news, trends, and tips in building more pet-inclusive communities.
Meet the Champions of Pet-Inclusive Housing: The 2024 Pets & Housing Awards Winners!
Michelson Found Animals and the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative firmly believe that people and pets belong together. Restrictive housing policies shouldn't stand in the way of families finding a loving home for their furry companions. That's why we're thrilled to...
Cracking Down on Junk Fees: What Could It Mean for Pet Fees?
By Judy Bellack, Industry Principal, The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative The current administration's stance on junk fees could significantly impact rental housing providers in many ways. This stance has overwhelming bipartisan support and aims to reduce or eliminate...
Watch the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards – Congrats to all the winners!
The 2024 Pets & Housing Awards - Watch the Full Show Now! A huge round of applause to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards – an event dedicated to celebrating the incredible organizations championing pet-inclusive housing! At Michelson...
Celebrate Pet-Inclusive Rental Housing at the 2024 Pets and Housing Awards
By Judy Bellack, Industry Principal, The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative Celebrate the winners of the 2024 Pets and Housing Awards! Join us at 1:00pm ET on June 12th to celebrate the 2024 Pets and Housing Awards, an event dedicated to honoring rental housing...
Is Marketing ‘Pet-Friendly’ Enough?
By Judy Bellack, Industry Principal, The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative Exploring the Perception Divide Between Pet-Friendly and Pet-Inclusive Rental Housing In recent years, the relationship between humans and their animal companions has evolved dramatically. Pets...