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    Aug 7, 2012, 11:22 AM
    Apartment security deposit for pets
    Is it legal to ask for a one time nonrefudable deposit for pets in apt. setting?
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    Aug 7, 2012, 12:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by braveheart227 View Post
    Is it legal to ask for a one time nonrefudable deposit for pets in apt. setting?

    Depends upon where you are but it's a common practice - I do it, say it's a non-refundable cleaning/damage deposit for people who have pets.

    (And I have big dogs so I'm familiar with both sides of this issue)
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