Do I have to complete a pet profile if I don't have a pet?

Yes. Every applicant completes a profile through our third-party pet screening vendor, even with no animal in the home. If no pet or animal will be living at the property, complete the profile stating as such. "No pet" profiles are free.

What types of animals can live in a Smart Move rental?

Pets may only be dogs or cats. We cannot accept birds, hamsters, turtles, rabbits, ferrets, snakes, or exotic animals. Not every property allows pets, so check the listing, and approval is case by case.

Is there a minimum age for pets in a Smart Move rental?

Yes. Pets under 1 year old are never accepted.

Smart Move Rentals Pet Policies and Pet Screening

Pet Screening is Part of Every Application

Every applicant is required to submit a pet/animal profile through a third-party pet screening vendor as a part of our rental application process. This applies across the board for any non-human animals that will occupy the home. For ESAs, provide supporting documentation. If NO PET or animal will be living at the property, you will need to complete the profile stating as such.

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Which Pets We Can Accept

Not all properties allow pets (check the listing) and those that do are on a case-by-case basis. Pets may only be dogs or cats (no birds, hamsters, turtles, rabbits, ferrets, snakes, exotic animals, etc.). Pets under 1 year old are never accepted.

Service Animals

For ESAs, provide supporting documentation. Assistance animals are reviewed separately from household pets, and the screening profile for them is free.

Restricted Dog Breeds

Due to risk and insurance limitations, Smart Move does not allow guard dog breeds or aggressive dog breeds, including but not limited to: Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Presa Canarios, Chows, Doberman Pinschers, Akitas, Wolf-hybrids, Mastiffs, Cane Corsos, Great Danes, Alaskan Malamutes, Huskies, Shiba Inus, and any hybrid or mixed breed of one of the above.

Pet Screening Costs & Pet Rent

There is a charge for this service for pets. Service, companion, and assistance animals and "no pet" profiles are free. A monthly pet rent and a one-time non-refundable pet fee will be assessed based on factors in your pet's application.

Smart Move Pet Policy FAQs

Yes. Every applicant completes a profile through our third-party pet screening vendor, even with no animal in the home. If no pet or animal will be living at the property, complete the profile stating as such. "No pet" profiles are free.
The only type of pets allowed are dogs and cats. Not every property allows pets, so check the listing, and approval is case by case.
Yes. Pets under 1 year old are never accepted.