All Forum Posts by: Nadir M.

Thanks a great idea. 

They were using Facebook marketplace 

Not sure how often this happens but I was notified by an prospective applicant that someone else has listed my property for rent on Marketplace and is asking well below my price. It’s different on Zillow but what would everyone do in this case? I do have the information for the scammer. First time I’m dealing with this 

I see … that’s a good approach. What about service animals? You must require proof that they’re indeed a service animal and I don’t believe you can charge any fees, deposits, or monthly fee correct?

this is very true. Had a tenant who snuck their dogs in and gave me every excuse why they were there and they damaged my carpet and doors. Kept her deposit which didn’t cover much and she left when her lease was over. Lesson learned. Law  in my state says can’t charge more than 1/4 rent for pet fee. I didn’t see anything in there regarding monthly rent increase for pets. Im thinking what I may due is have 1/4 month pet deposit not fee and then charge an additional $25/month. I feel like if it’s refundable they may be more careful?? That’s how I always thought as a tenant. I always aimed for my deposit back in full 

I did email you at your Managment companies email 

Thank you Nathan and I would love a copy. 

Pet screening.com that’s very interesting. What kind of information does this site provide? 

Hi Everyone,

So I had a recent turnover and my property was left in very bad shape. One of my biggest problems was the odor and damage that was left from the tenants dogs. Now in my lease, I do include a $250 non refundable pet fee and give preference to tenants with no pets but will allow a small dog <25 pounds. Obviously this tenants dogs cost way more in damage than both the pet deposit and original deposit. What is everyones take on pet deposits? Are you also charging a monthly on top of the non-refundable fee? I know I’m NE it’s 1/4 of the monthly rent for a fee but non sure if we can also add a monthly charge. 

Hi Everyone,

So I had a recent turnover and my property was left in very bad shape. One of my biggest problems was the odor and damage that was left from the tenants dogs. Now in my lease, I do include a $250 non refundable pet deposit and give preference to tenants with no pets but will allow a small dog <25 pounds. Obviously this tenants dogs cost way more in damage than both the pet deposit and original deposit. What is everyones take on pet deposits? Are you also charging a monthly fee as well? What is your state law allowing? I'm currently residing in the Midwest. 

Thank you