Socks,

I think you need to let the rules help you with your decisions. Many condo associations do not allow more than 2 pets. Scamming your current landlord is also not a good idea. If you can not be disciplined to follow those rules, how will you be disciplined to be a responsible property owner ? Condo owners are responsible to the bank and the condo home owners association.

Think of this. It is a lot easier to abide by the 2 cat rule than it is to have to decide which cat(s) you are going to give up to a rescue organization or the animal shelter. Very few cats survive the animal shelter.