pet Policy

We allow most types of domesticated pets. We do not have dog breed restrictions, but we have liability insurance requirements for specific breeds.

Please remember that while GTR Brokerage does not have pet restrictions, some cities and Homeowners Associations (HOAs) do. Before applying for a home, please check with the city and contact us to see if the home’s HOA has pet restrictions.

To help ensure ALL of our residents understand our pet and animal-related policies, we use a third-party screening service and require EVERYONE to complete a profile (No Pet/Pet/Service Animal). This process ensures we have formalized pet and animal-related policy acknowledgments and more accurate records to create greater mutual accountability. Any fees associated with the third-party screening are non-refundable.

ACCEPTABLE PETS

  • Dogs (all breeds)
  • Cats (all breeds)
  • Caged Birds
  • Small Caged Animals
  • Fish

PROHIBITED PETS

  • Livestock (including Potbellied pigs)
  • Poisonous, dangerous, or exotic animals (like snakes and spiders)

A non-refundable Pet Fee in the amount of $300 per pet will be charged prior to move-in. Additionally, monthly Pet Rent of $35 per month, per pet, will be added to your rent. During the Application process, our third-party pet screening vendor will verify your pet’s status. There is a $35.00 (only if you own a pet) non-refundable fee regardless of rental application approval or denial. Verified service or assistance animals are allowed and are not subject to the Pet Fee or Pet Rent. 

Animal Liability Insurance Requirements for Specific Breeds

We understand that certain dog breeds get a bad rap. While we accept all dog breeds in our homes, if your furry family member is a Pitbull (Staffordshire Terrier) or Rottweiler or mixed with those breeds, you will need to provide proof of supplemental Animal Liability insurance for at least $100,000 in coverage. That coverage can be part of your renter’s insurance policy or a separate one. You will be required to maintain the policy for the lease’s duration or the pet’s time in the home.

We welcome verified Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals into our homes without Pet Fees or Pet Rent. If you’re applying for a home with us, you will have an opportunity to provide the information during your application process. Please complete the form below if you’re already a resident and need to register your Service Dog or Emotional Support Animal. If registering a Service Dog, you will be asked to confirm that the dog is required because of a disability and to identify the work or task the Service Dog is trained to perform. If you’re registering an animal that provides emotional support, please provide appropriate supporting documentation that includes an opinion that: 

1. The requester has a physical or mental impairment.

2. The animal is necessary because it provides therapeutic emotional support to alleviate a symptom or effect of the disability of the requester and not merely as a pet. Additional information on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals are available here.