What can I do if my lease allows for pets but my landlord says no?
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What can I do if my lease allows for pets but my landlord says no?
My lease states that we are allowed to have pets. When I asked my landlord she said that that is just a standard lease and that our building does not allow pets. I see that my neighbor has a pet and I keep asking for the land lord to give me the paperwork for a pet and she refuses. Is this a breach of our lease?
Asked on December 12, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
A lease is a contract: whether the landlord chose to use a "standard" lease or not (as opposed to writing one customized to her needs), the fact is, once it is signed, it is binding on both parties. If the lease allows a pet, you can have one--but of course would be liable if the pet damages floors, walls, carpeting, etc. Double check that the lease does not give the landlord any veto or say in regards to pets, but if you clearly can have one, you can have one.
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