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Updated over 8 years ago on . Most recent reply
Unauthorized pet
I have a tenant who said they would like to have a German Shepard. I agreed and they paid the non refundable pet deposit of $300. I did a drive by and saw that there is not one , but 2 dogs! Do I call him out and make him pay a second pet deposit? Or confront him with a warning but let it slide? He just moved in a month ago. The property is out of state and I just hired the property manager recently....
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Well, "pet deposit" should really be a pet fee - nonrefundable. Yes, 2 pets do twice the damage so you should ask for another.
BTW, some landlords also add pet rent. This is like a $20/pet additional fee for pets.
This tenant has broken your rules. Keep them on a short leash!