All Forum Posts by: Wendy S.

@Bruce Woodruff thanks exactly why I posted here.

@Bruce Woodruff thanks exactly why I posted here.

@Chris Merchant

Thank-you

@Bruce Woodruff

Caught between being a Landlord and helping someone whom I feel deserve a chance.

I once rescued a dog with the same name, and cried when he passed. Sometimes it's not just about the money.

I will post back here.

@Colleen F.

Thanks Collen. I actually had the prospect take the dog with her and met the other occupant that was there.

I also discussed with all prior to even considering. I usually actually have the tenant's show prospects a room so they can get a feel as well about the new person coming in.

We have group texts and house meetings.

The Pet Addendum was expounded on. I was aiming for bullet points when I asked the group here.

If it doesn't work out there is provision for removal within 14 days written notice or 5 days correction for complaints etc.

@Bruce Woodruff

Thanks Bruce. Not making any extra bucks from this one.

Just finished up my Addendum, will share with the prospect and see how it goes

@Bruce Woodruff

I did. Thank you.

The points weren't exhaustive. They would be expounded on but I wanted to list what I had so far generally.

The dog enclosure where he would be kept is large enough to accommodate over 6 cars, so he should be ok within the fences.

I'm thinking when he is outside with his owner they could play in the backyard as well which is mainly unused.

Haven't signed lease yet but wanted to move in today. Background and everhing else was previously cleared.

Ultimately, I will make a decision but I wanted feedback on potential pitfalls.

@Charles Carillo

Thanks

Good day everyone.

So I rent by the room and have a tenant for the first time with a pet dog. He's a rescue, I believe a lab/retriever mix, less than 2 years old. He seemed mild-tempered, listened to his owner's commands, friendly and looked ok physically from his shiny black coat and bright curious eyes.

I've never allowed pets before but this property has a large dog enclosure that the owner agreed he could utilize with her providing a dog house for him to sleep/rest in.

I don't wish to charge a pet fee but I do wish to protect myself, other Tenants my neighbors and of course my yard. What suggestions do you have for me to include in my Agreement?

There is a nice back yard as well and a back deck. I'm ok with him in either area, even on the front porch maybe but definitely not in the house.

TLDR:- In lieu of a pet fee what would you include in a Pet Addendum for a dog that is kept outside?

Points so far

1. Proper Vaccination during Rental period

2. Explicitly saying dog is Tenant's sole responsibility and should not be allowed to wander off without Tenant's supervision and on a leash when outside of the enclosure.

3. Shouldn't be a nuisance or discomfort to other Tenants and neighbors.

4. Immediately remedy any complaints

5. Keep him from damaging any property for Landlord, tenants or neighbors.

6. Keeping him restrained but not tethered when away from the home.

7. Disposal of waste

8. Not leaving him unattended for an unreasonable amount of time.

Thx Bpers

@Jonathan Riordan.

I'm in GA,I would shop. For an owner occupied conventional, unless that $6K is for rate buy-down, I would expect better terms. My Lender has a $1,295 origination fee, regardless of loan size.