Survey reveals pet-friendly apartments may be easier to rent

Apartment owners may want to consider pet-friendly policies if they are having problems filling vacancies according to a new survey by Apartments.com. The survey of 1,000 renters nationwide revealed that 80% of respondents said a pet-friendly policy played a major role in where they chose to live, with 30 percent of owners seeking units close to parks, trails, and veterinary offices.  More than 50 percent of renters said they paid more than $200 for a pet deposit.