New yapping dog is disturbing duplex neighbor - What do I do?

Question

I own a duplex in California. I have two good, steady, paying families as tenants.

Tenant A has been there for many years and has three pets that do not cause problems.

Tenant B just acquired a dog yesterday, and informed me today. Apparently the dog has been barking since it came home - all night, and all day. Tenant A isn't pleased. I do allow pets (except certain breeds) and charge monthly pet rent.

I let tenant B know that the dog has already been reported for barking too much and asked if they think the dog will calm down in a few days. I understand that they probably don't have much control over the dog barking. Do I need to set a reasonable time limit for it to adjust and calm down? What would you do?

Theresa Harris · Answer

I'd give the dog a few days and if it doesn't stop, then they need to do something (eg find it a new home).

Nathan Gesner · Answer

Require them to remove the dog from the rental when they are not there to monitor it, or put on a bark collar. I would put this in a written warning and give them 72 hours to rectify the situation. If there's another complaint, I would require them to remove the animal or face termination.

David Avery · Answer

Wow, Would you like to spend a night in either place?

Thinking jail might be more calm!

New yapping dog is disturbing duplex neighbor - What do I do?

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