FIND AN APARTMENT FOR YOU AND YOUR ANIMAL

Following are six suggestions to facilitate your search for an apartment where animals are accepted:

1. Consider all your options: If you already live in an apartment that accepts animals, think carefully before terminating your lease. Finding a new home that will also accommodate your animal may prove to be difficult.

2. Start your housing search early (ideally six months before your move date): : Don’t wait until the last minute to start the process. Start looking for animal-friendly housing as soon as possible through sites such as Appartmap, Appartogo, Kangalou and Kijiji or by joining the following Facebook groups:
   • Logements à louer avec animaux acceptés seulement,
   • Logements Animaux Acceptés ( L . A . A )
   • Logements Animaux Acceptés
   • Logements/condo à louer avec droit aux animaux domestiques
   • ( Droit au chien ) logement à louer
   • Logement/maison à louer Québec et les environs DROIT AU ANIMAUX
   • Logements, Maisons et Chalets à louer…Permission Animaux

3. Provide references: Letters from previous landlords are the best references for you and your animal. They can attest to the fact that you’re responsible and that your animal companion is well-behaved and hasn’t caused problems. You can also ask your veterinarian to write you a letter of recommendation. If you have completed training courses with your dog, the certificate you received may prove to be beneficial; show it to the landlord.

4. Introduce your animal:When visiting apartments, bring photos of your animal and your current home to show that your companion has never caused any damages. You can also ask the landlord if they’d like to meet your animal. This way, they’ll see that your animal is calm and well-behaved – especially if he or she is a dog.

5. Take time to discuss: If you have an animal, we recommend that you talk about it with the landlord before signing the lease to avoid potential future problems. If the landlord accepts to house you with your animal, make sure that the “Yes” box indicating that “the tenant is allowed to keep animal(s)” is checked on your lease before you sign it.

6. Be flexible: Be open-minded in your choice of neighbourhoods and property types. By loosening your requirements, finding a new home where your animal is welcome may become easier.