AlmightyJoshaeus Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Hello all! What are some common rules you guys have run into with landlords and fish tank limits? If a proper tank is forbidden, are fish bowls typically tolerated? (Obviously a max 2 gallon fish bowl would be VERY limited in what you could keep in it, especially for a marine tank, but it's better than nothing). Thankx! Link to comment
asting Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 If it's a nano that will make your job easier. At that weight range it weighs less than many pieces of furniture and should pose zero structural concerns. Link to comment
AlmightyJoshaeus Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 More thinking of what landlords think of what happens if the sealant goes... Link to comment
Clown79 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 It depends. If your lease states no pets, fish tanks fall under this. Its due to possible damage to not only your unit but with the unit below you. I had a tank leak and within 10mins it was leaking into my landlords unit. It was not a large tank and thats with concrete in between levels. Most landlords are ok with 20g and under but definitely ensure its permitted. Home insurance is another factor as well. Link to comment
AlmightyJoshaeus Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Fortunately, bowls and jars have no sealant that can go Just need to make sure you don't knock them over (easy enough thing to avoid) Link to comment
FiveGallonSea Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 My lease states no pets I think. However I have 2 nanos and several snakes. What trouble is harmless snakes in an enclosure and 2 nanos? I probably wouldn't keep a large fish tank, but in this case I think it's worth it to follow the saying that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Lol Link to comment
Clown79 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 A lease is a binding contract. Theres many issues you can run into legally as well as eviction, bad reference. Snakes in enclosure can get out and travel into other units. Its happened quite often. I think small 7-5g tanks are pretty safe. Most landlords aren't as worried about those leaking as say a 30g tank. Sever water damage is thousands of dollars worth in repairs which c Can be charged to the tenant(especially if its against your lease) Link to comment
seabass Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (Obviously a max 2 gallon fish bowl would be VERY limited in what you could keep in it, especially for a marine tank, but it's better than nothing).Check out some of these: http://www.nano-reef.com/index.php?app=googlecse#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=pico+vase Link to comment
righttirefire Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 We(I) have 4 tanks in a rental. We've had 1 "issue" it was about 3 gallons. Over possibly 3 days. All the furniture was removed and a through drying followed for the next 4 days. About 1 year later the unit sold and past inspection no issue. No pets is no pets. It's a contect. A former landlord said absolutely not. The previous one allowed pets but with deposit and limited tank size. I started with a 20 long. Then sumped it about 35 gallons. Nothing was said. Added an 8 gallon. Another 20 gallon frag tank in the garage and a 10 gallon qt currently running. It depends on the relationship with the landlord. Link to comment
Clown79 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Definitely depends on landlords. Apartment rentals are a bit more sticky than houses. Link to comment
FiveGallonSea Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 A lease is a binding contract. Theres many issues you can run into legally as well as eviction, bad reference. Snakes in enclosure can get out and travel into other units. Its happened quite often. I think small 7-5g tanks are pretty safe. Most landlords aren't as worried about those leaking as say a 30g tank. Sever water damage is thousands of dollars worth in repairs which c Can be charged to the tenant(especially if its against your lease) I should add that I am the first floor apartment in a 2 family house and not a multi-unit building. The stories you hear about snakes getting out is due to irresponsible owners not having the correct enclosures. And the poor snakes that got out are more scared than you. They are very reclusive creatures and only get out because at the same time they are extremely curious. I paid tons of money for custom made enclosures WITH key locks although my snakes are all extremely docile. Link to comment
asting Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I got my 20L officially approved, and have an aqueon evolve 8. If it comes up that will be a temporary quarantine tank to acclimate fish, of course. Also have ano ecoqube c in the kitchen but it's like less than 2 gallons. I've had leaky milk jugs pose greater risk. Link to comment
squamptonbc Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 My current landlord allows 2 tanks and has no size limits, but being an apartment one has to keep sizes reasonable. Does require liability insurance as well, and while the insurance wont cover slow leaks, it will cover catastrophic failure that happens suddenly. Fish and such not covered, tank itself is covered as property just like the other contents. Previous landlord no tanks at all. Its hit and miss around here, most places are no pets of any kind, so even finding a pet friendly place is a hurdle. Never lie though, could get you evicted. Link to comment
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