I've seen many different forms of promotions to get a renter to sign early; gift cards, percentage off of rent, or something like a small deposit for a pet, etc. 

Did they have any pets?

Charge extra if you allow pets.  

Sure you can have a dog, here's the (reasonable) pet rent bill and a box of treats.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

will not abate the smell of stale urine which will have seeped into your flooring. and last long after the tenant has left.You have held yourself out as a pet friendly landlord and your tenant is trying to do you a solid.This is your asset that is about to become damaged.

I put it so often it makes me feel like I am a pet hater.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

You cannot prevent someone from renting your unit because of service pets.  

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.