Just curious how many companies out there still have weight limits on their pet policy?

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1 year 5 months ago #641046 by Vanessa Macias
Just curious how many companies out there still have weight limits on their pet policy? I work for a company that only allows 40lbs and below. I feel this is outdated and a lot of small dogs tear up the units more. I would love to hear your thoughts about this. If it was up to me, I would all allow all breeds and weights.
1 year 5 months ago #641046 by Vanessa Macias
Parissa Neysari Riggs
1 year 5 months ago #641047 by Parissa Neysari Riggs
No weight or breed restrictions. The weight thing is very outdated. I can understand some still having breed restrictions for insurance purposes but even that's becoming a thing of the past. Same with "WOW" fridges. Super outdated. ***EDITED-when I saw WOW fridge, I'm referring to the fridges that have tacky decoration in them and a bunch of junk. Communities should definitely have a beverage fridge so they can offer prospects something but it should be Starbucks, Body Armor, Perrier, etc. It drives me crazy when I walk into a community that advertises themselves as "luxury" and they have dollar store decor, pop and Skittles in their fridge.
1 year 5 months ago #641047 by Parissa Neysari Riggs
Debra Herrington
1 year 5 months ago #641048 by Debra Herrington
We do, but if it were up to me I would prefer no pets at all.
1 year 5 months ago #641048 by Debra Herrington
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1 year 5 months ago #641049 by Kathi Marie
We do. Some of our properties have some very rigid property insurance rules which won't permit certain breeds. I have a unit who i found had a mastiff bigger than me, resident made it an ESA, second floor upper unit and the downstairs resident is already concerned about the noise and barking. The thing is the size of a pony. Nothing I can do about it.
1 year 5 months ago #641049 by Kathi Marie
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1 year 5 months ago #641050 by Megan Goodmundson
Im not sure if a weight restriction is intended to prevent tearing up or is it intended to prevent larger breeds that are 1) heavier on floors in units and hallways/ noise 2) harder to control on leash if dog was getting out of control on leash 3) do more damage in a bite or attack if something were to occur.
These are the things I always thought of in regard to weight restrictions
1 year 5 months ago #641050 by Megan Goodmundson
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1 year 5 months ago #641051 by Grace Law
We have weight limits. Insurance requires it.
1 year 5 months ago #641051 by Grace Law
Katie Raterman
1 year 5 months ago #641052 by Katie Raterman
So happy my company does not have pet restrictions 
1 year 5 months ago #641052 by Katie Raterman
Sherri Kasprowicz
1 year 5 months ago #641053 by Sherri Kasprowicz
We do not have weight limits but still have breed restrictions.
1 year 5 months ago #641053 by Sherri Kasprowicz
Kristin Whalen Keller
1 year 5 months ago #641054 by Kristin Whalen Keller
Ours is 35 lbs at adult weight... like Stephanie said; bigger dogs equal bigger poop (or pee when not taken care of). Sucks for responsible dog owners but also not fair for larger breeds to be stuck cooped up in apts when lazy owners don't take them out.
1 year 5 months ago #641054 by Kristin Whalen Keller
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1 year 5 months ago #641055 by Reba Shahan
Agreed @ more damage by smaller dogs Inclination of smaller dogs allowed to potty in house using pads. Sometimes, they never see the sun.
1 year 5 months ago #641055 by Reba Shahan
Lisa Terry
1 year 5 months ago #641056 by Lisa Terry
We have a limit of 45lbs where the resident only has a small patio or balcony. Our properties with a larger yard area we have a 75lb limit. It's based upon how much space the dog has.
1 year 5 months ago #641056 by Lisa Terry
Gisela Ramirez
1 year 5 months ago #641057 by Gisela Ramirez
The size/weight limit also has to do with the sound of large dogs. When running & jumping, it can be heard by their neighbors below.
1 year 5 months ago #641057 by Gisela Ramirez
Debbie Stanich Fye
1 year 5 months ago #641058 by Debbie Stanich Fye
our is 100 lb weight limit
1 year 5 months ago #641058 by Debbie Stanich Fye
Donna Schatz Pinney
1 year 5 months ago #641059 by Donna Schatz Pinney
Many years ago our company changed from 25# to a height limit of max 17" at the shoulder. I think that's the AKC delineation when over that is considered to be a large dog. The change has worked well
1 year 5 months ago #641059 by Donna Schatz Pinney
Brooke Nuber-Soldate
1 year 5 months ago #641060 by Brooke Nuber-Soldate
We had weight restrictions for upper floors just for the added footstep sounds. Sometimes we had weight limits for the sake of the dog too. A 100lb dog is simply not suited for a 350 sqft studio.
I wish they'd do without breed restrictions though.
1 year 5 months ago #641060 by Brooke Nuber-Soldate
Vicki Hurley
1 year 5 months ago #641061 by Vicki Hurley
45 max on 2nd snd 3rd floor and 70 in 1st plus breed restrictions
1 year 5 months ago #641061 by Vicki Hurley
James Clayton
1 year 5 months ago #641062 by James Clayton
We don’t have weight restrictions just breed restrictions
1 year 5 months ago #641062 by James Clayton
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1 year 5 months ago #641063 by Cindy Shearer
Our policy -- 1 per apartment, 25# and under - $250 Extra Animal Deposit in addition to the SD (refundable if no damages to the apartment, plus $25 extra per month on the rent). 50# and under - $500 Extra Animal Deposit, in addition to the SD, plus $50 extra per month on the rent. NO puppies, no Kittens -- must be spayed or neutered. No vicious breeds. Must have annual health statement signed by a vet, which states their inoculations are up to date, the WEIGHT of the animal, and it's status as to spayed or neutered. They must also provide a $100,000 Liability policy in case the dog or cat attacks and harms anyone, naming our company as an additional insured on their renters policy. Finally, they have to name an Alternate Custodian within 50 miles of the apartment to take the animal in case the owner of the animal becomes incapacitated (or incarcerated). Since about half of our apartments are second floor apartments, who wants "horses or ponies" gallumping up and down the steps numerous times a day.
Our policy -- 1 per apartment, 25# and under - $250 Extra Animal Deposit in addition to the SD (refundable if no damages to the apartment, plus $25 extra per month on the rent). 50# and under - $500 Extra Animal Deposit, in addition to the SD, plus $50 extra per month on the rent. NO puppies, no Kittens -- must be spayed or neutered. No vicious breeds. Must have annual health statement signed by a vet, which states their inoculations are up to date, the WEIGHT of the animal, and it's status as to spayed or neutered. They must also provide a $100,000 Liability policy in case the dog or cat attacks and harms anyone, naming our company as an additional insured on their renters policy. Finally, they have to name an Alternate Custodian within 50 miles of the apartment to take the animal in case the owner of the animal becomes incapacitated (or incarcerated). Since about half of our apartments are second floor apartments, who wants "horses or ponies" gallumping up and down the steps numerous times a day.
1 year 5 months ago #641063 by Cindy Shearer
Marilyn Thompson
1 year 5 months ago #641064 by Marilyn Thompson
25 lbs and breed restrictions in place
1 year 5 months ago #641064 by Marilyn Thompson