In plain English
A pet is an animal someone keeps mainly for company. This term is about whether that kind of animal lives in the home.
In context
Here, it asks whether the housing unit has a companion animal living in it, in relation to whether an animal may be inside during the visit.
- Situation
- Setting up utilities and submitting maintenance, repair, and access requests
- What it communicates
- asks whether an animal may be inside during the visit.
Meaning limits
By itself, this term does not say anything about whether the animal will be present at a particular moment or whether its presence is allowed.
Examples
“The inspector recorded a pet in unit even though the cat was at the clinic that day.”
“If there is a pet in unit, ask the resident whether it will be inside during the visit.”