Pet deposit, Pet Fee

[Caryn Seifert]

Hi! On occasion I rent to tenants with pets if all the other boxes are checked. Not sure if I need to increase the fees. What do you charge?

Currently I charge a $300 non-refundable pet fee and $50/mo per pet. I think the non-refundable fee is low based on the damage pets can do (not to mention tenants). I am thinking of raising this to $500 and also increasing the refundable deposit by a few hundred. 

SF in Ohio. Rent $1200. Security deposit $2400. If no pets. TIA for your input.