Pet Policies

People Love Pets Even if They Don’t Have One

    As apartment operators slowly abandon antiquated pet policies in favor of forward-thinking procedures that reflect the preferences of the modern-day renter, they must make certain not to alienate the non-pet owner demographic.

    But according to recently released data, pet owners and non-pet owners tend to agree on several issues that conventional wisdom suggests they’d typically be divided on. Contrary to what many might believe, non-pet owners are largely comfortable with pets at a community, and, like pet owners, are not particularly passionate about breed or weight restrictions. The sides also tend to agree that irresponsible pet behavior, and pet owner behavior, should carry consequences.

    Read the full article on the National Apartment Association’s website.