Did you know that as many as two-thirds of American households own pets? Most people enjoy interacting with friendly animals, which presents several opportunities for landlords and association managers.
Allowing pets in a community can make the community friendlier and more attractive. People are more likely to move into or invest in the community. To learn more about why we make this assertion, please read the rest of this brief blog post.
1. Allowing Pets in a Community Broadens Horizons
Because there are so many pets in society, banning pets in your local community prevents the majority of households from considering your community as an option. Conversely, allowing pets opens your community to a much larger pool of potential residents. A larger population means a more significant number of good, responsible, and agreeable people.
2. Pets Can Be a Source of Joy
When you have many pet owners living in close proximity, people often become infatuated with the "neighborhood pets." A man might come home from a busy day's work and have the frustration eased by his neighbor's cat rubbing against his leg while looking for his keys. A child might learn to throw a frisbee for the gold retriever across the street.
These types of interactions make a community come alive and an overall better place to be.
3. Pet-Friendliness Can Promote a Better Sense of Community
Pet owners often bond over their mutual love for animals. They may even pitch in to help feed each other's cats or walk each other's dogs if their neighbors need the help. Both the pet and the social life of the owner benefit.
This dynamic creates strong communal bonds. This type of community enrichment not only creates friendlier neighbors but also breeds better cooperation in situations like HOA meetings.
4. Pet Owners Are Often Quite Responsible
Before we continue with how great pets are, we must say that it's vital that there be community rules regarding pets. These rules should be in place primarily to keep residents safe and curb property damage.
That being said, serious pet owners are often quite responsible. They're in the habit of looking after creatures that don't communicate their needs in the normal way and frequently even insure their pets. A whole community of responsible people is bound to be a good time.
5. Pet Owners Tend to Stay for Longer
Established families with pets tend to settle into their residences for much longer periods than other tenants. The HOA and community members will have much longer to build relationships with residents. It's also good news for landlords who consequently face lower tenant turnovers and vacancy costs.
Creating a Great Pet-Friendly Community
Allowing pets in a community brings numerous benefits to tenants, owners, and association managers. Pet-friendly communities lend themselves to attracting more significant numbers of responsible individuals and families. Pets also tend to brighten up the community by giving more opportunities for socialization and cooperation within the communities as well.
People with pets also tend to stay for longer, but the HOA must enforce common-sense pet policies to maximize this effect. At PMI Village Alliance, we specialize in crafting and implementing unbeatable association management policies. Contact us today and discover how you can make your community the best place to live.
