Does no pets = no fish for lease?

[DenisD]

Hey everyone,

I just got appartment insurance the other day and it covers everything and the insurance company said to knock myself out when it comes to big tanks, they don't restrict them for coverage

For my appartment lease, it says no pets.

If ever I buy a 180 and it falls through the floor does this mean I would not be covered as it says no pets in the appartment?

Thanks!

 

[dbcb314]

Just call and ask them lol.

Fish a lot of times aren't considered "pets."

The apartment I am in now doesn't allow pets but we have a 125 gallon.

The apartment I am going to makes you pay extra for pets... but I am going to put a tank in there and I don't have to pay extra. So they don't consider them pets.

But seriously... just call them and ask

 

[bggstworm]

Just call and ask them lol.

Fish a lot of times aren't considered "pets."

The apartment I am in now doesn't allow pets but we have a 125 gallon.

The apartment I am going to makes you pay extra for pets... but I am going to put a tank in there and I don't have to pay extra. So they don't consider them pets.

But seriously... just call them and ask

Yep that's true; fish are not considered pets....

 

[CTU2fan]

Yeah no pets usually means no cats/dogs. The "no pets" apartments I've lived in are generally OK with fish; in fact I only had one that had a problem with anything besides a cat or dog.

 

[Scorponok]

Fish are living ornaments, not pets.

Use your common sense. If it's a 20g goldfish tank it should be fine. But a 180g and you think it might crash through the floor then ask or don't do it. A lot of apartments says no to water bed because of weight and possible leak. It's comparable to a big fish tank.

 

[ewurm]

I agree, ask before it's a problem.

 

[Wolf3101]

The main thing landlords are worried about are property damage and liability...Other than getting some poor unsuspecting fool hooked on the hobby you dont hear a lot in the news about people bieng mauled by monster fish....lol They might worry a bit if they had a clue just how many huge tanks you'd put in if you could.....but I've yet to a see 'no pets' apartment that didnt allow fish...at least on the ground floor.

 

[barley pop]

if something happens (like a fire or something) the ins company will replace the tank, stand, filters and the like but, they would not replace the fish. their is an exclusion for domestic animals. and yes they would consider them domestic animals

 

[davo]

Like mentioned, a lot of animals dont want animals of the furry kind that generate lots of smell. All of mine had a no pets policy, but i was even allowed reptiles. Wurms advice is as good as any... ask beforehand.

 

[DenisD]

Hey guys,
I spoke to the landlord and he was fine with me getting a big tank.
The only issue is our 3 story appartment (I live on the 2nd floor) has wooden floors and is probably close to 50 years old...
A 150 tall aga would be a lot of weight over a small surface uh? I mean we are talking 1700ish pounds here....you guys think I am okay if I put it against the outside wall of the appartment?