Landlord wants my tank out!

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by kien

that's sucky!! I'm curious too though, you said that your rental agreement clearly states "NO PETS" ? Did you not approach your landlord and work something out to allow you to have your tank? You've had the tank for a while. You must have communicated this to your landlord at some point or did you just ignore the clause in your rental agreement?

The landlord did know that I have one tank (the 20 gallon) and my room mate had another tank (29 gallon cichlid). I didn't inform him about the upgrade since, well this is just an upgrade from 20 to 70 gallon and fishes are not considered in pets. He just don't want two tanks in the house anymore and the 70 gallon has to be out that's it.

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

That sucks that you have to move! Would he maybe agree to the tank if you offered to increase your security deposit? Are you able to show insurance noting he's covered for any loss as a result of the tank exploding or leaking, water damages? Does your lease agreement state anything specific about pets?

I get you are at the point where it doesn't matter with this current landlord, but likely something you should be up front about with your new landlord to ensure you get into a place knowing you won't have to move anytime soon as a result.

Regarding rent increases - you really are at the mercy of the landlord on that one, there's nothing in Alberta limiting residential rates or annual increases. If a landlord doesn't like you, they can raise it whatever they want.

gl!

He already had an water damage in 2006 (I wasn't here) at the top floor due to something else (not tank) and he is saying his insurance won't cover a second damage. I am not familiar with it.

All in all, he was just saying he don't want to listen to anything. The tank has to be out. Its his business and he doesnt care about the tenant - yes that's what he said

I am already looking for house and I will obviously make sure that I have a tank to accompany me. If required, I will bring the new landlord to show the tank so there's so misunderstanding.

[kien]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

I will obviously make sure that I have a tank to accompany me. If required, I will bring the new landlord to show the tank so there's so misunderstanding.

This is a good idea. Even if your current landlord was Ok with your 20g, it would have been prudent to mention your upgrade plans. You did add a sump and a bit more complexity to your system. As a non-hobbyist the setup, however simple you might think it is can appear overwhelming.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by kien

This is a good idea. Even if your current landlord was Ok with your 20g, it would have been prudent to mention your upgrade plans. You did add a sump and a bit more complexity to your system. As a non-hobbyist the setup, however simple you might think it is can appear overwhelming.

Yah I would consider it to be my fault too to some extend. I have to clear everything up with the new landlord I will be having.

[mrhasan]

Man I feel like an idiot putting it in the reef section instead of lounge

[kien]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Man I feel like an idiot putting it in the reef section instead of lounge

but then I wouldn't be able to continue to pad my post count.

[Nano]

Did you ask him if it would be a problem with rental insurance? My old landlords didnt want the tanks I'm there either til I got rental insurance $200~ per year.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Nano

Did you ask him if it would be a problem with rental insurance? My old landlords didnt want the tanks I'm there either til I got rental insurance $200~ per year.

I am pretty sure he won't agree to that. It took over a year to get a new dryer since the old one was not working properly; can't expect anything tenant-friendly. Still I will take a shot.