SUPPORT: The Pet Policy Transparency Act!
This bill would require the landlord of a residential rental property to provide the property’s pet policy on the property’s website, in digital advertisements, in information provided for residential rental search engines, and in applications for a rental unit on the property.
We need a mechanism to ensure that renters understand the policies of their landlords regarding pets. This bill will help renters avoid signing leases and moving into a rental unit only to find out later that due to the policies of the property they cannot keep their pets. A national study conducted by the ASPCA revealed that renters are more likely to need to rehome their pets for housing-related issues than for any other reason. As we know, pets are treasured members of our family. Having to rehome a pet can be traumatic for both the pet and the family members. Our shelters are already over capacity.
We recognize that there is a legitimate shortage of affordable housing for people with pets. This bill is a small but important first step towards dealing with this issue.
Renters with Pets Need to Know Their Landlord’s Pet Policies BEFORE They Move In!!
Please contact your legislators and ask them to SUPPORT SB 896/HB 1152
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With compassion,
Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc.