Tenant unions can help the growing push for true “pet-inclusive” housing that eliminates breed restrictions and pet deposits. Some landlords flatly refused to rent to tenants with pets, while others demanded high pet deposits or monthly pet rents that made already-stratospheric pricing unsustainable. Ross Barker, who leads the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative at Michelson Found Animals (MFA), argues there’s an distinction between pet-friendly and pet-inclusive housing. Barker argues that true “pet-inclusive” housing includes all pets, and the distinction between pet-friendly and pet-inclusive housing needs to be resolved to expand access to the rental market. A bill in Washington, D.C., currently under congressional review seeks to regulate breed and size limits, fees, and pet restrictions in shelters.