That is a sore spot to me (and probably every other ferret owner). As a rule, ferrets don't have fleas or ticks, don't make loud noises, and are not necessarily destructive (hint: look for tile floors), and don't scare small children. I had to rent temporarily while relocating to another city, and the apartment manager was unsure of whether to allow my two ferrets, although they did allow small pets, so I introduced her to Prissy & Kissy, and they did the adorable thing up big time. She was ready to run out and get a couple of her own. I paid a damage deposit, and guaranteed to replace the rug if it was stained or torn .... when I left, the manager returned my deposit, and said that from now on, she was only going to rent to people with ferrets .... of course, I was VERY careful to take good care of those rugs ... so maybe bringing them with you (unannounced surprise) when you go, might help .... [A later P.S.:] Shucks, hate it when my finger hits the "send" button before I am done ... anyway, I also wanted to say that a letter from your previous landlord attesting to the ferrets good conduct (and yours) can often help. I was a landlord for awhile ... good luck. [Posted in FML 5620]