Artificial grass as an option for a very small backyard in a very nice rental ?

[Sara Valentine]

Would love some input about the pros and cons of ARTIFICIAL GRASS in backyard of rental properties. I have a very nice duplex in a classy neighborhood, with each side having its own private, but very small back yard. Because the backyards are so small, even a single dog is hard on the real grass (concentration of urine in a small area scalds the grass). Would artificial grass be considered a negative by renters - i.e. too tacky or 'low-rent' in a fairly high rent rental? I'm guessing there are some nicer, high-end artificial products out there ? THANKS to everyone who answered my previous question in this same vein and THANKS in ADVANCE for any answers to this question!