It's probably just a general 'pet deposit' and doesn't matter if it's a cat or dog.
Like I said, don't take it personally. This landlord seems a bit tougher than some with the inspections but maybe it's because they got screwed over really bad in the past.
I don't really know what you can do about it, I guess you're stuck. Lots of landlords require more than one months deposit anyway, usually it's 2-3 months worth of deposits so you're not THAT bad off really.
Best thing you can do is take a TON of pictures now so that in case they try to blame you for damage done by the cat you have proof, because they do seem overly concerned, so yeah, definitely take pictures or video. Even have your landlord sign off on any damage you notice that wasn't from you, like the slightest stain or scratch. Seems like your landlord is a hard ass and this can only benefit you if you end up in court if they claim damage and try to keep any of your deposit.
In Philadelphia they can legally only charge 1st last and one month security which is why my deposit is the way it is.
You're right about the pictures though I will deff. do that. Well just found out I need a loan for 11,000 for my last semester so I guess I'll be tacking on another 1,000, capitalism is fucked
Oh, well since that's the law that may explain why the pet deposit is so high then, they just want to get the most security possible. They've probably been fucked over before and/or are just trying to legally cover their asses as much as possible.
The situation kinda sucks, I agree, but what can ya do?? It really sucks you have to take out a loan too, so def make sure you take those pics!! It would suck even worse to have to pay back with interest for any damage you didn't cause if they decided to be jerks and blame you for stuff you didn't do.
Is it normal to charge a $1,150 deposit for a cat?
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It's probably just a general 'pet deposit' and doesn't matter if it's a cat or dog.
Like I said, don't take it personally. This landlord seems a bit tougher than some with the inspections but maybe it's because they got screwed over really bad in the past.
I don't really know what you can do about it, I guess you're stuck. Lots of landlords require more than one months deposit anyway, usually it's 2-3 months worth of deposits so you're not THAT bad off really.
Best thing you can do is take a TON of pictures now so that in case they try to blame you for damage done by the cat you have proof, because they do seem overly concerned, so yeah, definitely take pictures or video. Even have your landlord sign off on any damage you notice that wasn't from you, like the slightest stain or scratch. Seems like your landlord is a hard ass and this can only benefit you if you end up in court if they claim damage and try to keep any of your deposit.
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In Philadelphia they can legally only charge 1st last and one month security which is why my deposit is the way it is.
You're right about the pictures though I will deff. do that. Well just found out I need a loan for 11,000 for my last semester so I guess I'll be tacking on another 1,000, capitalism is fucked
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Oh, well since that's the law that may explain why the pet deposit is so high then, they just want to get the most security possible. They've probably been fucked over before and/or are just trying to legally cover their asses as much as possible.
The situation kinda sucks, I agree, but what can ya do?? It really sucks you have to take out a loan too, so def make sure you take those pics!! It would suck even worse to have to pay back with interest for any damage you didn't cause if they decided to be jerks and blame you for stuff you didn't do.