Are these pet fees reasonable?

[Taylor Howe]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to get some feedback on a pet policy I will be implementing for a rental property.  The tenants have been living there for a year, and have been great tenants.  They agreed to sign on for another year lease, and asked about getting a dog.  I have laid out the fees as follows...

New security deposit of 1250 (up from 1000 originally).  I have read that having a separate pet deposit causes potential problems when identifying future damages.

Pet rent by weight

0-20 lbs $20.00

20-60 lbs $25.00

60+ $30.00

If the dog is a puppy, $40.00 for the first three months and then $25 after that regardless of the weight of the dog.

Looking for some feedback about the reasonableness of these fees!

Thanks in advance!

Taylor

[Andy Webb]

We never charge a deposit.  Just a non-refundable pet fee (now at $350) - this is essentially an accelerated pet rent; plus a nominal monthly pet rent on top.