Pet Policy and Housing Prices: Evidence from the Condominium Market

Posted: 30 May 2013

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Zhenguo (Len) Lin

Florida International University (FIU) - Hollo School of Real Estate

Marcus T. Allen

Florida Atlantic University - Finance & Real Estate

Charles C. Carter

Florida Atlantic University

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Date Written: May 29, 2013

Abstract

This paper examines the economic impact of restrictions against keeping domestic pets in residential dwellings. Using a large data sample of condominium sales, we empirically estimate price effects associated with pet restrictions. Our results suggest that an unrestricted pet policy creates a significant premium in condominium price, along with discounts for condominiums that do not allow pets or have pet restrictions. This finding is useful for policy makers, developers of new condominium projects, and condominium owner associations in their decisions to establish or alter laws and regulations regarding restrictions on pet owner residents.

Keywords: Pet policy, Housing prices

Suggested Citation

Lin, Zhenguo and Allen, Marcus Tillman and Carter, Charles C., Pet Policy and Housing Prices: Evidence from the Condominium Market (May 29, 2013). Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, Vol. 47, No. 1, 2013, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2271712

Zhenguo Lin (Contact Author)

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Marcus Tillman Allen

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Charles C. Carter

Florida Atlantic University ( email )

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