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A woman went viral on TikTok after claiming her landlord charged her a $200 fee for having a goldfish; she then added that she will now have to pay an additional $15 a month for “pet rent”.
The US-based TikToker, named Nic, shared a screenshot of his monthly income statement to the streaming video platform, while sharing his dismay at the fees.
In the statement, viewers could see that it contained a section for his pet fish, which read: “Fish: Allowed.” Restrictions: No aggressive breeds.’
‘Monthly pet rent: $15’, he continued. ‘One time fee: $200.’
In the video, Nic was looking at the camera with a stunned look on his face.
A woman has gone viral after she claimed her landlord charged her a $200 fee for keeping a goldfish, and was told she’ll now have to pay an extra $15 a month for “pet rent.”
The TikToker, named Nic, shared a screenshot of her monthly rental statement on the video streaming platform, as she shared her dismay over the fees.
In the release, viewers could see that it contained a section for his pet fish, which read: “Monthly pet rent: $15.” One time fee: $200′
‘Now they’re charging pet rent for fish? Speechless,’ she captioned the post, which has now been viewed more than 60,000 times.
Many people took to the comments section to express their shock at the required payments, with some criticizing the owner for his “greed” and others calling the charges “insane.”
“They will do anything for money I swear,” one person wrote, while another added: “The greed is amazing.”
Another user agreed: “These apartments are out of control with their fucking rates.”
‘Are you going to release a barracuda in the halls?’ someone else asked.
A fourth comment read, “I didn’t think you needed permission for a fish.”
“Next, they will ask you to provide proof of spaying and neutering your fish,” another user quipped.
“Just in case the fish rips through the carpet,” another person said.
Many people took to the comments section to express their shock at the required payments, with some criticizing the owner for his “greed.”
“Someone had some piranhas and they ruined it for everyone,” jokes one onlooker.
Another comment read: ‘My fish are registered as emotional support animals’
‘Will the fish escape from the tanks and fight with the other fish in the community?’ someone else asked.
Others spoke about their own nightmarish experiences with pets and owners, with one writing: “I was charged a $150 fee because I had a fish when I moved in and I didn’t disclose it because I didn’t think it mattered.” . The fish died a week later.
“I had a shrimp in a small tank. They tried to charge me. I said it was food so they couldn’t charge me,” another person revealed.
“My apartment is listed as very animal in the sun and their pet rent is $40/month per pet… As if I’m not paying $40/month for my lizard,” read a different comment.
Others spoke about their own nightmarish experiences with pets and owners, where they were also charged large fees.
‘I rent a duplex and the owner does not charge pet rent or deposit. I could have a cow here. Blessed,’ said someone else.
“My old apartment was charging for my betta saying, ‘If the tank breaks or something, the fees should cover the damages,’ another user claimed.
PetFishScout.com reported that landlords often have strict rules when it comes to putting fish tanks in apartments, including “limiting the number of gallons allowed in the tank.”
Also, “some apartment complexes only allow fish tanks on the first floor.”
“This requirement exists for weight considerations and in situations where the tank could leak and cause the lower floors to cave in,” the outlet explained.
“Some apartment complexes will also require you to have a provision in your insurance contract to cover fish tanks/aquariums.”