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Cat, dog or small animal — request the landlord's written permission and send it with proof of delivery.
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Cat, dog or small animal — request the landlord's written permission and send it with proof of delivery.
397 characters · 1 of a maximum of 3 pages
Small pets such as fish or budgies are generally allowed and cannot be banned outright, and cats in flats cannot usually be prohibited wholesale. Dogs and larger animals fall under the duty of good faith in § 242 BGB: blanket bans are invalid, but a justified refusal is possible, for example due to allergies or structural reasons. A written permission naming the specific pet creates certainty for both sides — and is the strongest proof if a dispute arises later.