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The NuvaPaws Verified Standard

A badge is only worth something if it's earned the same way every time. Here is what “Verified” means on NuvaPaws — and what it never means.

What the badge means

The community's current written pet policy was confirmed directly with the property or its management company, and the date of that confirmation is printed on the listing.

Freshness you can see

Every listing shows its confirmation date and is re-confirmed on a schedule. When a date is older than 6 months, the badge automatically changes to “Needs re-check.”

Not for sale

Verification can't be bought. Featured and sponsored placements are clearly labeled and go through exactly the same confirmation as free listings.

Listing statuses

Three badges, no ambiguity

Verified · date

Policy confirmed with the property within the last 6 months. Fees shown were current on the confirmation date.

Needs re-check

Confirmation is older than 6 months. The listing stays visible, clearly flagged, until it's re-confirmed.

Change reported

A renter or the property reported a policy change. We review within 48 hours and either update or remove the listing.

Our commitments
  • Renter-first, always.We list policy facts. We don't screen tenants, we don't take a cut of your rent, and we don't sell your information.
  • Corrections within 48 hours.Spot something wrong? Use “Report a change” on any listing. We respond to every report.
  • Clear labeling.Sponsored, featured and affiliate links are always marked. Our editorial content is never written by advertisers.
  • Fair Housing.NuvaPaws supports equal housing opportunity. Assistance animals are not pets under federal law; breed rules do not apply to them. Read our notice.

What “Verified” never means

It is not a guarantee of approval. Each application is decided by the property, and policies can change between our confirmation date and your move-in. Always get the policy in writing before you sign.

Report a listing

Did a community change its policy, close, or quote different fees? Tell us and we'll re-check it.

Know a community we're missing?

Suggest any building that accepts every breed. We confirm the policy and add it with a Verified badge.