Also I allow pets, while many do not.

So you don't want to include language that hints that you prefer not to rent to any particular group.Examples:Okay = "Minimum income = $2,700/month gross"Bad = "This unit is best for a married couple who both work"Okay = "Maximum occupancy 6 persons"Bad = "This unit is perfect for a single couple"Okay = "No smokers allowed"Bad = "No Asians allowed"Okay = "No pets allowed"Bad = "No children allowed"Okay = "This unit is located near Main Street and 23rd Street"Bad = "This unit is located near St.

I do most of it myself and enjoy the activity but the frequency and timing of the calls making it a problem.Some of the Tenants make a pet rock look smart and call and complain about everything.Others never call and handle minor issues themselves.I'd like to get a handyman to handle the calls but to have even a low priced Handyman go to the property, check out the problem, resolve the issue with 5 minutes of work and use no materials, because the tenants are pre-Madonna's or are too lazy or stupid.  

She gave me $500 cash at lease signing $366 for pro rated July rent and 164 of 200 applied to non refundable pet fee.

It usually kids and/or pets who get a hold of the cotton swap package.

Do you have pets?

A lot of good advice from the folks above.As with everyone else I am in agreement the Reserve Funds, Special Assessments, and mismanagement of association funds is the biggest financial risks.Next is the additional fees, app fees, move in/out fees, access card fees, background check fees, pet fees. 

Hello Roy,I charge $300 non refundable pet deposit, plus $25 per month per pet. 

We use a 17-page lease appropriate for the state we lease in and it has been reviewed by a lawyer and then on top of that we add an addendum for pets, an addendum for moving out procedures, etc.  

LLs attempting to charge pet deposits or pet rent to tenants with service or support animals.