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Can landlord change pet policies mid-lease and force me to get rid of my dogs?

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I signed a lease in Dallas, TX in November 2014 for one year. At the time of lease I signed an animal addendum for 2 dogs - a boxer/lab mix (Rebel) and an australian shepherd mix (Shiner). More info to come in pieces. Limited by text limits.

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  • 6 years ago

    Not if the dogs are listed in the lease.

    If there's been problems such as your dogs attacking/scaring other tenants or crapping all over the place then your landlord can tell you to do more to control them.

  • 6 years ago

    Legally, the landlord has the right to change terms of lease as long as it does not relate to the agreed upon financing. I would recommend simply talking to them, almost anyone can be reasoned with.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Tell the whole story. What does the lease state about pets? Has there been trouble with your dogs?

  • 6 years ago

    Only if your lease says that they can change the policies at will.

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  • glenn
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    In some cases yes in other cases no. If you think it is worth challenging then you will need to hire a lawyer.

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