Not being honest about pets

[William Rich]

Hello all-  Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do when a tenant is keeping more pets than they agreed to in the contract. My tenant is supposed to have one cat which they pay extra for. My tenant is well aware that there is a charge per pet.  I've seen two cats in the window of the apartment on two separate occasions and the downstairs tenant has seen the cats as well.  I questioned my tenant about the second cat but they have denied it.  Any suggestions? 

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@William Rich

NOTICE OF LEASE VIOLATION

“Hi ____,

I’ve received multiple reports of an unauthorized animal in your unit. As you may remember, our charge for each animal is $____. Attached is a photo of the animal in question. The additional unauthorized animal constitutes a lease violation. As a result of the additional animal your rent is hereby increased to $____ effective immediately to fall in line with out stated policy regarding animal fees. Attached are the required documents which need to be filled out and returned to this email address within 2 business days. These documents include important information such as city license number and proof of immunization information for the animal. We look forward to your prompt compliance with this notice as continued lease violation may result in eviction for cause.

Sincerely,

______”