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Tenant is requesting to get a cat
Hi,
I have a tenant that has leasing my property for over a year and has been good at making their payments on time (in other words a pretty good tenant). They asked if they could get a cat. We currently have a no pets stipulaton in the lease. They are renting a 2000sqft SFR.
I have read some of the posts with the issues with cat urine and trying to clean up after the tenant leaves.
I'm debating what to do. I'm thinking that I could say:
1) No. Have an upset tenant.
2) Yes and ask for a pet deposit. How much is the typical amount? I doubt it would cover re-carpeting the house though.
3) Yes and ask for a pet deposit and monthly pet rent adjustment. Is this allowable?
4) Any other options?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Dean
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James is Correct
If the cat stays the cat needs to pay. sad, but true.