Owning a dog in rented accommodation in Reykjavik??

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mandaford Member

Member since 17 December 2013

mandafordMember10 February 2014 14:30:33

My boyfriend and I are relocating to Reykjavik on 1st April and renting an apartment in 105.
Does anyone have any ideas how strict the rules are when it comes to having a dog living with you.
We will be getting him in Iceland so won't need to fly him over or sort vacs etc.
Thanks for your help

ECS Norway Expert

Member since 21 July 2006

ECSNorway Expert10 February 2014 14:53:50

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Most of the rentals are privately owned, so it's up to the owners and sometimes the buildings if it is a larger apartment complex. Iceland was not very dog friendly for decades, so it isn't very common for people to have dogs as pets in the "city"

In conclusion, i recommend searching for places in smaller buildings rather than big blocks, and be prepared for a long search. It is probably wise to find the apartment first before getting the dog too.