Waterford Bay is a pet-friendly community in Boca Raton. If you are planning to bring a cat or dog, this is what the current policy covers, what the leasing team confirms for your particular pet, and what to have ready before you apply.
One note before the detail: pet policies are updated from time to time, and the amounts attached to them change. Treat this page as an orientation and the leasing team as the authority on current requirements.
What the current policy covers
Under the current policy, up to two approved pets are welcome per home. Cats, dogs, or a combination of the two may be approved.
Alongside that, several things may apply depending on your pet and the current policy:
- Pet screening as part of the approval process.
- A one-time pet fee.
- Monthly pet rent.
- Size, type, or breed guidelines.
The exact amounts and the current requirements for your pet are confirmed by the leasing team. Ask before you apply rather than at signing, particularly if your pet is larger or if you are unsure whether any guideline affects you.
Assistance animals are handled separately
Assistance-animal requests are not processed under the pet policy. They are handled separately, in accordance with applicable requirements.
If this applies to you, raise it with the leasing team directly so that it goes through the correct process from the start.
What to have ready
Bringing relevant information to your first conversation can help the leasing team explain the current process. Ask which of the following details or records are needed:
- The type, breed, age, and adult weight of each pet.
- How many pets you plan to bring.
- Current vaccination records from your veterinarian.
- A reference from a previous landlord, if you have one.
Ask what documentation is required and how long approval usually takes, so you can plan around it. If you expect to add a second pet later in your lease, it is worth asking how that works now rather than discovering the process later.
Community guidelines
The current community guidance includes the following topics; confirm the complete policy with the leasing team.
Complete pet approval first. Provide the required details and get approval before move-in, or before bringing a new pet home during your lease.
Use a leash outdoors. Keep pets under control in shared areas and follow the posted community guidance.
Care for shared spaces. Clean up promptly, respect your neighbors’ quiet enjoyment, and contact management with any policy questions.
Screened patios
Homes at Waterford Bay include screened patios. A patio may provide another place to sit with a supervised pet, but shade, insect reduction, containment, and suitability vary by the specific space and conditions; a screen is not a safety guarantee.
Do not assume a patio meets an animal’s exercise or supervision needs. Ask a veterinarian about your pet, consider current weather, and report a gap or tear through the usual maintenance process.
Being a considerate neighbor
Noise can affect neighbors in an apartment community. If your dog barks when left alone, a veterinarian or qualified trainer can provide guidance suited to that animal; general changes to routines or views do not guarantee a particular result.
In corridors and shared outdoor areas, follow posted guidance, keep pets under control, and give other people room.
Your own emergency planning
Planning for your pet in an emergency is the owner’s responsibility, and it is worth doing before storm season rather than during it.
Keep vaccination records and identification somewhere you can reach quickly, make sure tags and any microchip details are current, and keep a few days of food and medication on hand. Decide in advance where your pet could go if you needed to leave, and register with a local veterinary practice before you need one so you are not searching in an emergency.
Next steps
You can read the full Waterford Bay pet policy, message the leasing team with the details of your pet to confirm current requirements and charges, or view floor plans for the one- and two-bedroom layouts.
If you would like to see the community and a screened patio in person, you can request a tour. A tour request is not confirmed until the leasing team follows up with you, and availability and policy details can change.
FAQs
How many pets can I have?
Up to two approved pets per home under the current policy. Cats, dogs, or a combination may be approved.
Are there breed or size guidelines?
Size, type, or breed guidelines may apply. Rather than assuming, give the leasing team your pet’s details and ask them to confirm the current requirements.
What will it cost?
A one-time fee and monthly pet rent may apply, and pet screening may form part of approval. Ask the leasing team for the exact amounts for your pet before you apply.
What if I get a pet after I move in?
Approval is required before bringing a new pet home. Contact the leasing team first so the pet can go through the process properly.