I live in an apartment building where the landlord doesn't allow pets. I haven't talked with her yet about the possibility of smaller pets, but I used to own budgies which I had to give away about 6 months ago. While in the care of my friend the two birds (one turned out to be a boy, even though they were supposed to be girls) had a clutch of eggs which she allowed them to hatch. she wants to know if I want to have my birds back since I didn't move to Toronto after all. I really loved the birds and would love to have them back, but how should I go about convincing my landlord to let me keep them here?
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Most landlords are reasonable about small, quiet pets. If you keep the birds in a cage, pay a pet fee, and keep the birds from disturbing the neighbors, it may not be a problem. Look at it from the landlord's viewpoint. If you pet messes up the apartment, then the landlord has to pay money to clean it up. If the pet makes noise, then the neighbors will complain to the landlord. And if the pet bites someone, they might complain to the landlord. How can you avoid those complaints?
I suggest that you talk to the landlord. If you bring in a pet, against the lease, some landlords can kick you out. Be ready to pay a pet deposit, and possibly an increase in rent. And you might talk it over with your neighbors to make sure that they can't hear the birds (include folks below and above you.)
Your landlord is probably concerned about the mess that pets can cause. Only way you can find out if your landlord will allow them, is to ask.
Don't push the subject though.
sure do,most places allow small birds
When landlords say NO PETS they usually mean mammals.
If you approach the landlord gently and ask if you can have 2 small birds in your apartment, she/may agree. Parakeets are not loud or destructive. Do not even say this to her. Keep it simple. A suggestion: I put my parakeets food in a flat dish in the center of the cage so seeds, etc are not thrown onto the floor. Another suggestion: do not breed birds indiscriminately. Do not provide them with a nest box. Unwanted birds are a very sad situation.
talk nicely and if she objects ask what her concern is ans then explain that they are quiet clean and no hassle and cos they re in cage they cant damage. if not then get them descreetly
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You have already received alot of great answers! I have only one thing to add that I have not seen posted yet. Remember, honesty is the best policy! Not knowing your landlord I cannot say whether or not she /he would decide in your favor. Budgies if kept caged should not cause any problems with neighbors complaining as they are not capable of the loud shrills associated with parrots etc. However rules are rules!! If she allows you to have budgies then she has to allow other tenants to have budgies. Then it goes from the landlord saying okay to budgies then Mary gets a noisy conure,. Do you see were I am going with this. There is really only one good answer to your question. You must communicate with your landlord regarding your desire to bring back your little friends.By doing so it shows that you posses strong character and the ability to delay gratification by using good judgment. Also, if you take back the budgies you not only risk losing your landlords trust you also could lose your apartment. !! I think you already knew the answer to your question before you posted it as you had doubts already. Go with your gut and you will always make the right decision. Good luck to you...laceyemerill
Our one says No pets but he will let us keep snakes and birds as long as they are in cages. Just tell her it will be in a cage and will not poop all over the carpets! She or he will probably say yes. Good luck!
budgies are in cages they really can't do any harm at all. but if they are too chirpie your neighbour might not enjoy it.
Just ask. You can get all the advice in the world but unless you ask your landlord you wont know. Some are reasonable and will allow small birds that are quiet and other wont allow anything.
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