What are my rights regarding a pet fee at my rental?

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What are my rights regarding a pet fee at my rental?

In addition to a $250 pet deposit, I pay a $25 per month fee for the pet for the last 8 years. I also have a general rent increase every year. Does my landlord have to disclose what they do with this pet fee? The landlord has never had to spend 1 dime on me due to a pet.

Asked on December 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Under the laws of all states in this country your landlord has no legal obligation to disclose to you what he or she does with your pet fee payment unless the written lease agreement states otherwise. The same holds true that your landlord has no duty to tell you what is done with the payment you pay for your own rent for the unit.


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