So You’re Buying a New House, Will Your Pets Be Happy There?
If you’re a pet owner, you treat your furry, feathered, and scaly friends just like they’re part of your family. Others may not understand, but you do. And, you won’t be alone if your 4-legged family member is the reason you’re buying a new house. So, when buying a new home, you’re going to consider your pet’s needs. Whether you’re buying your new house through a home builder, or looking for a new-to-you house, there are things to look out for. Nothing would be worse than buying into a new home, and then you find out you can’t bring your pets there. Because of this, you’ll want to make sure you’ve checked all your boxes.
Start with Checking Local Pet Regulations
First things first, make sure you know the rules of the city where your new house is. In most cases, you’re only going to have to obey leash laws and clean up after your pet in public. Usually, you’ll just get a fine if you don’t follow these rules. While you’re checking on pet rules, see if you’ve got any pet-friendly parks nearby. Lots of communities have been working on creating and maintaining these parks.
If your fur babies are typically considered farm animals, like pigs and goats, you’ll need to check on zoning regulations as well as ordinances. Finally, while you’re unlikely to run into problems with house pets like cats and dogs, you may face restrictions on how many animals you can have in your house. If you’ve got a lot of pets, you’re going to want to follow up on this one.
Check on the HOA Rules of Your New House
Homeowners Associations are in place to preserve the property value of the community, and ensure that everyone’s happy living there. You’ll appreciate these benefits, but you’re going to have to put up with a lot of rules. And a lot of these rules seem make no sense. Some homeowners associations will fine you for browning grass. As far as your pets are concerned, you may face restrictions on where your pets can be. If your pet isn’t allowed in your front yard, and it’s found there, you’ll face fines. In addition, certain areas have breed restrictions for dogs. So, you need to be sure you know all the rules for your New House’s community. You can’t fight your HOA, so this isn’t something you want to skip.
Finally, Assess the Layout of Your New House
Your new house is where your pets will spend their time, so you want to make sure they love it as much as you do. With this in mind, consider the comforts of your home inside and out. Look at your yard space, and make sure there’s enough space for them to run and play. Your pet will be miserable if they don’t have room. Looking inside your house, start by looking at your floors. Does your cat have trouble on slick floors like tile or wood? While you might be able to get on America’s Funniest Home Videos recording your pets’ attempts to keep their footing, you’ll end up feeling bad afterwards. Another thing you’ll need to check are the windows. If you put them too low your pets might run into them. However, you’ll want windows with decent sized window sills if your cat likes to perch there.
Finally, consider how many floors you’re looking for. If your pets are smaller or older, they might have trouble with stairs. You don’t want to confine your pet to a single floor, especially if you like to sleep with them.
If you’re looking for a pet friendly new house in Kennett Square, PA, Chetty Builders can help you. Call (610) 444-8880 Extension 105, email, or contact us on our website.
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