new tenant wants a pet, I said no

[Angela Smith]

We have a new tenant, has not yet moved in but has paid his first month rent and security deposit.  He signed the lease yesterday. 

We do not allow pets.  This was clearly stated in the listing and in the lease.  It was discussed at lease signing.  He is aware of this policy.

Now, he sent a request to have his sister's dog, a lab.  I replied with, "We do not allow pets in this home. Your sister will need to make other arrangements for dog."

I'm concerned that this guy may jump ship before he moves in.  However, he signed the lease. 

Our lease states:

1. EARLY TERMINATION. Provided Resident has complied with all terms and conditions of this Lease Agreement, Resident may elect to terminate this Lease Agreement at any time during the term.In this event, Resident shall provide to the Owner an executed NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE (“Notice”).The Notice and all move-out procedures, including the return of any security deposit, shall conform to Policies.As compensation to Owner’s for Resident’s right to terminate this Lease Agreement, resident shall pay, on the day of move-out, to the Owner, an EARLY TERMINATION FEE, in an amount equal to THE GREATER OF a) two (2) months rent at the Monthly Rent stated in the Lease, OR b) two thirds of the remaining rent due on the balance of the Lease term or extension thereof (date of Notice to Vacate through the termination date of the Lease).

I really don't want to get off on the wrong foot with this guy.  but I'm not going to bend on the pet policy.