Tenant is requesting to get a cat

[Dean Suzuki]

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