Bringing Your Pets with You after a Foreclosure
Once the 2008 housing crisis hit, there were so many pets left behind to defend for themselves. It’s hard for families to leave their pets behind, yet they may have had no choice. Families were struggling with finances, feeding, clothing, and housing their families. An additional mouth, their pet, adds on to the stress. Many homeowners in foreclosure look towards a company like Premier Real Estate NYC to assist them with all of their troubles during a foreclosure.
Also, renting is an issue. Many landlords want a pet deposit and monthly pet rent of $25 and upwards. So, is bringing your pet an option for you after you find yourself in a foreclosure in New York City?
It depends if you do have a close connection with your pet. If it’s just yourself and you can find a friend or family to keep your pet until you are stable, do so. It’s more difficult if you have children though. Moving from your home after a foreclosure in NYC is stressful and confusing for children. They may find more comfort in having their pet with them.
If you find a pet friendly home, try asking to sign a longer lease with the landlord as a bargaining chip for a lower monthly pet fee. You also could offer a higher pet security deposit, which is refunded when you move out. You can also ask a company like Premier Real Estate NYC to offer you a free consultation.
If there are no other options, try finding your pet a suitable home or take them to an animal shelter in hopes of an adopting family falling in love with your pet.