Pet owners rejected from renting in Balmain

Pet owners rejected from renting in Balmain Balmain renters are increasingly being rejected because they have pups. "It's hard enough the market is extremely tight with less than a 1 per cent vacancy rate in Balmain," Mr Gordon said. "With the rental market being so tough there is much higher demand than there is supply for rental property," Mr Gordon said. "A tenant need to be able to offer a $500 pet levy or deposit, even if it's not refundable, to cover potential exit costs when they leave. Mr Gordon said landlords are likely to choose someone without pets as damage is less likely to occur. He said an elderly woman applied to more than six properties but was rejected by them all as she owns several cats, a particularly distressing situation for her. He said it's a growing issue and one solution in order to meet both parties is to have a bond. Should there be a pet bond? Comment below. When it comes to houses there's no body corporate, so it's purely up to the landlord and leasing agents. Cobden and Hayson Real Estate sales representative Peter Gordon said that particularly over the past few years it's near-impossible for pet owners to secure rental accommodation. "Therefore landlords can be picky, so if you do not have a really strong application it makes it hard. Pet owners rejected from renting in Balmain Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 30/03/2012