Finding a home in Honolulu can be a daunting task on it’s own, add a pet or pets to the mix and it can be a major challenge to find the accommodation that meets all of your ‘Ohana’s needs.
Some Pet Friendly Facts:
♦ Almost 60% of O‘ahu island residents have pets.
♦ There are over 300K pets residing on O‘ahu.
♦ 43% of all O‘ahu homes have a pet in residence.
If you are downsizing, moving from the outer islands, rural O‘ahu, or the continent, finding a pet friendly residence in metro Honolulu requires planning, an understanding of the Pet Friendly Honolulu Real Estate market, and plenty of time to find what you are looking for.
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Finding a Pet Friendly Home in Honolulu
Top 5 Tips for Tails
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TIP 1: Plan ahead
Depending on the distance of your move you will probably have to plan several months in advance to successfully move to Honolulu from off island and as much time as you can spare to view the many pet friendly properties.
Before you move to your new residence, get your pet ID’s updated-
- New collar tags
- Dog license application
Locate Pet Services near your new home-
Go online and create a list of potential new pet service providers
- Find a new Veterinarian
- Find a new Doggie Day Care
- Find Dog Friendly Recreation
TIP 2: Use experts
Accessing the knowledge of a Real Estate professional that specializes in Pet Friendly Honolulu, O‘ahu Real Estate can save you time and missed opportunity.
Use Pet Friendly Realtors -
- Sales Agents who specialize in pet friendly Honolulu homes and condos
- Property Managers who offer pet friendly rentals and collect pet deposits
TIP 3: Make an appointment with your vet
If you are moving to Honolulu from an outer island or from the Continent you will want to consider collecting some items important to the safety and health of your pet.
Your Veterinary visit should procure the following -
- Certificate of Health
- Vaccination records
- Micro-chip implant and or address update
- Prescription medication
- Hawai’i quarantine paperwork, if applicable
TIP 4: Read the house rules
Once you find a pet friendly Honolulu condo, make sure to read carefully, the house rules, not all pet friendly condos accept all types of pets. The Home Owner Association house rules will describe what pets are acceptable and what if any vetting is required.
Ensure your pet(s) -
- Is approved as a resident in the building or complex
- Meets all the requirements and is vetted if required by the HOA
TIP 5: Get it in writing
Make sure to protect, as best as possible, yourself, your pet, and property from legal recourse by putting everything in writing, in regards to pet tenants.
At the signing table make sure you have the following -
- Letter of recommendation from previous landlord/Resident Manager
- Signed copy of lease agreement with a Pet Rental Addendum
- Pet deposit receipt
for Pet Friendly Real Estate Services in Honolulu and Greater Oahu!
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