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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.
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Read the latest news, trends, and tips in building more pet-inclusive communities.
Pet-Inclusive Housing Starts Before the Lease Is Signed
By Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative For years, the rental housing conversation around pets has largely focused on one thing: the pet policy. Does the property allow pets? Are there breed or weight restrictions? How much is the pet deposit? Is there monthly pet...
Lead, Follow, or Be Legislated: Rental Housing’s Pet Policy Reckoning
By Judy Bellack, Chief Consultant, Judith Lawrence Associates For years, the rental housing industry's journey toward pet inclusivity has moved forward in fits and starts. We've added dog parks, pet spas, and pet washing stations. We've marketed communities as...
The Hidden Cost of Uncertainty: Why Vague Pet Policies Are Costing Housing Operators More Than You Think
By Judy Bellack, Chief Consultant, Judith Lawrence Associates The apartment industry spends enormous amounts of time discussing occupancy, conversion rates, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Yet one of the biggest sources of friction in the...
HUD’s ESA Memo Doesn’t End the Conversation—It May Have Just Started One
By Judy Bellack, Chief Consultant, Judith Lawrence Associates When HUD issued its recent Fair Housing Enforcement Memorandum regarding animal-related accommodation requests, many in the housing industry interpreted it as a green light to stop accommodating...
We Asked Insurance Experts About Breed Restrictions – Their Answers Surprised Us.
By Judy Bellack, Chief Consultant, Judith Lawrence Associates For years, the rental housing industry has pointed to insurance as the immovable object standing in the way of more pet-inclusive housing. “No aggressive breeds.” “Weight limits required by...