Pet policy with 3 cats tenant

[Siva A.]

Good morning Everybody,

I have a tenant interested on one of my property, One Adult with 3 cats. I have a rule that Max allowed pets are 2. How do you go about this. Also, I have a Pet fee (Non refundable fee per pet). Is it a good idea to leave it there or charge more as Pet rental too? I never had a Tenant with pet until this. Any suggestions or guidance would be appreciated.

- Thanks,

Siva 

[Chris T.]

@Siva A.

Personally, I would accept dogs, but not cats. Here's why

Rentals why no cats?

It really depends on your market if you should charge a pet fee and/or pet rental. I charge a refundable deposit and wanted to charge a pet rent as well, but the demand wasn't high enough so I had to drop the pet rent. 

If your rental market is HOT, you can dictate the terms that fits your needs.