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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 I feel this is outdated and a lot of small dogs tear up the units more.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.

Guest Insider 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 The weight thing is very outdated.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 Super outdated.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.

Guest Insider We do, but if it were up to me I would prefer no pets at all.

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.

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

Grace Law We have weight limits. Insurance requires it.

Guest Insider So happy my company does not have pet restrictions

Guest Insider We do not have weight limits but still have breed restrictions.

Guest Insider 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.

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.

Guest Insider 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.

Guest Insider 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.

Guest Insider our is 100 lb weight limit

Guest Insider 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

Guest Insider 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.

Guest Insider 45 max on 2nd snd 3rd floor and 70 in 1st plus breed restrictions

Guest Insider We don’t have weight restrictions just breed restrictions

Cindy Shearer 25 lbs and breed restrictions in place

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