Pet Renter News & Reviews
Latest insights, investigations, and reviews about pet-friendly rental housing
🚨 Greystar to Pay Renters $50 Million in Rent Pricing Settlement
One of the largest apartment operators in the United States, Greystar Real Estate Partners, has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of participating in a rent price fixing scheme through software developed by RealPage Inc.
FTC & Colorado vs Greystar: Hidden Fees, False Advertising
The Federal Trade Commission's action against Greystar reveals how junk fees impact renters and why transparency in rental pricing could reshape the industry.
Landlords Beware: PetScreening May Cost You More Than It Saves
Instead of protecting landlords, PetScreening's model exposes them to enforcement actions, lawsuits, and tenant complaints by creating barriers to federally protected housing rights.
Justice Department Lawsuit Against Big Landlords for Price Fixing
A recent Justice Department lawsuit against major property management companies could reshape how landlords set rent prices and pet fees, with significant implications for renters nationwide.
Why Dogs and Cats Are Priority No. 1 for Renters
Pet ownership has become the top priority for renters when choosing housing, driving demand for pet-friendly amenities and reshaping rental markets nationwide.
How Landlords Are Using AI to Set Rent Prices and Pet Fees
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to determine rent prices and pet fees, raising questions about fairness, transparency, and potential discrimination in housing.
Why Landlords Love Pets But Do Not Love ESA
Property managers welcome pets for the revenue they generate through fees and deposits, but emotional support animals represent a different calculation that challenges their business model.
Saying Yes to Pets Helps Landlords Find Tenants Faster
Property managers who welcome pets are filling vacancies faster and commanding higher rents, as demand for pet-friendly housing continues to outpace supply in most markets.
Hidden Pet Costs Every Renter Should Know About
For Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen X renters, pets are more than companions—they are family. But while the joy of living with dogs and cats is priceless, the costs of renting with pets extend far beyond base rent and obvious fees.
Average Pet Fees by City Where Renters Pay the Most and Least
For renters across the United States, the cost of keeping a dog or cat is shaped not only by veterinary bills and food but also by the policies of landlords and apartment communities.
Your neighbor's dog may not be the real problem
Before you blame the barking dog next door, consider that the real issue might be poor soundproofing, inadequate exercise areas, or management policies that create pet behavior problems.
Pet Wash Stations in Luxury Apartments: What Actually Works
An in-depth review of pet wash amenities in luxury apartment complexes, examining which features provide real value to pet owners and which are just marketing gimmicks.