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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
Most Popular Reply

James is Correct
If the cat stays the cat needs to pay. sad, but true.