just moved in and carpet smells like dogs

By sean golden

I just moved in to a duplex in port orchard wa and at first I did not notice the pet smell from the carpet but now I have just gave the landlord a deposit to move i and the carpets smell like wet dogs. How do I get the carpets changed as I am ilergic to dogs and now I am lokced into this rental agreement

Please advise

Edited on: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 3:54 am

2 Responses to “just moved in and carpet smells like dogs”

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Brighterday

August 6th, 2011 4:15 pm

I can only advise, which I neglected to do, to give a good examination of the place before signing the lease. I just moved into a duplex. They showed me the one next door saying the duplex I was going to rent was not ready for viewing yet. I walk in and it stinks. I am not happy but think a good carpet cleaning will fix this. I have had the carpet cleaned twice by carpet cleaning companies and also with a rug doctor. Areas of the carpet still stink affecting the smell of the whole place. The carpet pad and underneath are apparently the culprit. I now plan to use an odor removal product SCOE 10X and I hope it works. Next time I rent a place I’ll check the carpet for smell and stains. It’s best to assume stains in carpet are possible urine or feces especially if the management allows pets. I didn’t give any advice but you are not alone. We live and we learn.


Brighterday

August 6th, 2011 4:30 pm

Sorry. When I say ” I walk in and it stinks.” I mean the unit I am renting. The one they showed smells fine.


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