How do you deal with a neighbors cat?

If politely talking with your neighbor fails to solve the problem or feral cats are being a nui- sance, contact your local animal control office and ask for their advice and assistance. If the animal control office is not helpful, contact your local elected city or county officials and ask for their help.

Is it easy to hide a cat from landlord?

Most people opt for cats because they are generally not noisy; they are easy to hide and do not require to be walked outside.

Do cats mind living in small apartments?

Turning small living spaces into cat-friendly apartments is easy. Cats don’t mind the lack of legroom the way a human might, says Carole Wilbourn, The Cat Therapist. “They’re fine in a studio apartment,” says Wilbourn, who lives in New York City, aka the land of small apartments.

What happens if you sneak a cat into an apartment?

A renter with a secret pet inside the apartment could be hit with hefty fines. The fines are typically per pet, which can add up tremendously if you’ve turned your home into a cat sanctuary. This is probably the best-case scenario.

Should I tell my landlord I have a cat?

It may be easier for you to convince your landlord if your pet is quiet and doesn’t cause too much trouble. However, if your cat loves running around in the hallways of the building, then your landlord will have a good reason to refuse to let your pet stay. But it all comes down to your landlord.

Are cats unhappy in apartments?

“They’re fine in a studio apartment,” says Wilbourn, who lives in New York City, aka the land of small apartments. “When cats are upset, they go into small spaces. “Cats need a quiet place, a private place to hang out, and it needs its litter box away from the traffic,” says Wilbourn.

What do you do with cats when you rent an apartment?

After I rented the apartment, I ended up with two cats. Whenever the landlord would call and say that she wanted to pay a visit, I used to take the cats, their toys, the litter box, and all the cat paraphernalia out to my car and have a friend babysit them, and make sure they weren’t too hot or thirsty.

Do most tenants want dogs or cats in rental properties?

Most tenants choose cats (and other miscellaneous rodents like rabbits, rats, etc.,) because they generally make much less noise, don’t need to be walked outside, and are much easier to hide. The tenants who want dogs wake up at the crack of dawn before the leasing office opens and either walk the dog or hide it in their car and take it to work.

Can a landlord kick a tenant out for having a pet?

A landlord who is bothered by it may have to make a choice — get tougher with property inspections and kick out each and every tenant who gets a pet (you may be surprised how many there are), or deal with the pet but charge any damage to the security deposit — ouch! Eric Gossett is a freelance writer, and frequent renter.

Should cats be allowed to use neighbors’ lawns as toilets?

It is absolutely irresponsible to allow owned cats outside to use neighbors’ lawns as toilets, to allow them to hunt songbirds, and spray on homes where there cats living