Texas Apartment Monthly Pet Fee?

My apartment is charging me $300 per month to be able to have my dog in the apartment. Aside from this I am paying $1k rent per month. Is this legal? Can they keep charging me so much per month for my dog?

realtor.sailor2020-10-19T12:52:32Z

It's legal but most charge just a one time fee and possibly raise your security deposit.

R P2020-10-17T23:58:37Z

Yes,it's legal, so, yes, they can charge the fee.

If you don't like it, move when your lease it up.

Judy2020-10-17T23:22:17Z

Not illgal, but a rip-off.

drip2020-10-17T21:07:52Z

Should be in your contract.  Dogs are allowed, what weight and breed and cost per month. 

I have never known a pet fee to be that high on apartment of that rent.

My daughter is looking at luxury apartments in downtown Indy. Rent starts at about $1300+.  $250 one time pet fee plus $25 per month per pet. 2 pet max

sunshine_mel2020-10-17T16:49:04Z

Yes they can.
Your options are to pay it; or to find somewhere else to live with your pet. 

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