Considering not telling a landlord I have a cat.

[Mirrors123]

Please don't be mean, I am in pieces about potentially having to give up my beloved rescue cat.

I really need to move house. Buying is not an option for me so I have to rent. I have been looking for months and cannot find a single property that allows pets. I have one, well trained indoor cat.

Would it be a really stupid idea to just not tell the landlord and hope for the best? What would be the consequences if a landlord found out?

Helpful suggestions only please, the alternative is giving up my rescue cat who absolutely hated the shelter. Thank you x

In my experience a lot of landlords will accept a cat if you ask OP, sometimes even if the listing says no pets. I know quite a few people who rent with cats. It's always worth asking. Trying to hide the cat just isn't worth it IMO - too stressful.