Whenever a person keeps a pet in his house, it becomes a member of his family. Dogs roaming in the park, kittens resting in cafes, most people nowadays like to keep pets. But now you will also have to pay the rent of these dear friends. Landlords in Bengaluru have made a new rule that if you keep a dog or cat at home, you will have to pay an extra rent of Rs 1000 to 2000 every month. This is known as pet rent.
Bangalore’s rent market is already very high, but this new trend has started from posh areas like Koramangala and HSR Layout. For many people, finding a house with pets in these cities used to be very difficult, and now landlords have started raising money at the mention of pets.
Keep pets at home but have to pay extra charges
Young homeowners say that pets cause damage to the house. The paint on the walls gets spoiled, fur gets scattered here and there on the floor, there are stains on the balcony. They make noise upstairs, neighbors complain. Nail marks appear on wooden doors or furniture. In such a situation, the broker directly says in conversation that if you have pets, you will have to pay Rs 1500 more. Now this trend has spread to Indiranagar, Bellandur and Whitefield. When looking for a 2BHK flat, the first question that comes is whether there are pets or not. If yes, then either you will not get a house or you will have to shell out money. According to the report of Moneycontrol, a girl told that she kept pets as a bachelor, when she told this to the landlord, he disconnected the phone.
These conditions also have to be kept in mind
Now this pet rent is not just a matter of money, but many conditions are also attached to it. Some landlords ask for a non-refundable deposit, meaning the money will not be returned. The cost of painting is recovered in advance. Pets have to be carried in the lift in the lift, otherwise you cannot take the pet out. Some specific pet breeds are completely banned, such as big dogs.
Pets are not allowed in the common area, and if there is noise, a fine has to be paid. According to the report, many pet owners say that we maintain cleanliness and do regular cleaning to remove fur. Still, landlords face problems. Seeing the increasing number of pet lovers in Bengaluru, landlords are making it a source of income. While this city is a pet friendly city, now the strictness regarding rent has increased.
From a legal point of view, the good thing is that there is no law in India which completely bans keeping pets. Housing societies cannot impose restrictions on the basis of race or size. But private landlords can include this clause in their rental agreements. If you sign it, you will have to follow the rules. It mentions pet rent, deposit and extra charges. If it is written in the agreement, the court can also support the landlord. But if the landlord harasses you without any written notice, the tenant can complain. Pet lovers say that this is injustice, because pets are also a part of their family. Children play with them, reduce stress. But the market pressure is so much that it becomes difficult to get a house.
At the same time, some societies in this city are also pet friendly, the rent there may be a little higher but there is also peace. Many pet owners are also taking insurance for their pets. The number of pets is increasing in cities like Bengaluru, so perhaps rules will be made on this soon.
