Even then...ehh.Pets are optional (unless they're ADA-approved), so if you aren't a fan of pets, don't allow pets.When dealing with repairs:If you can, provide the other tenants with a list of handymen to call for all possible issues.

If there are pets in the unit, make sure they have food and water on a regular basis (Purina), and if they are abandoned contact these people: https://www.nokillnetwork.org/d/Massachusetts/(Or you could keep them for yourself if you want--they sure need a new home)Good Luck!

I have the advantage of being pet friendly though so I basically shoot fish in a barrel.

Also currently have a no pet policy, but try to keep an open mind depending on situation. 

I try to avoid pets whenever possible, I presume your state allows a fee for pets, my experience is the deposit is never big enough. 

We use it a lot for smoke and pet odors.

Meanwhile I will work with the new tenant to have things switched to her name on that day.So, here is the final summary of your account:- Early term fee discounted to $775 (50% of rent)- Security deposit & pet deposit held = $1,900- Refund to be mailed = $1,125

I don’t use it because I do pet friendly and don’t need the hassle when Garfield sniffs it like China white.

Originally posted by @Tone Church:..................................................................................Hi Tone,If there are any pets in the unit (including secret pets not on the lease), make sure they have food (Purina) and water (use the dishes in the cupboard).If you don't want to keep them yourself, and the residents emergency contact can not take them, contact these people: https://www.nokillnetwork.org/d/New-York/If it will be a few days until they get there, leave a whole bag of food cut open and a large amount of water.If you don't want to go yourself to find out if they are in the unit, ask the first responders, neighbors, manager etc... if there were any pets in the unit when they hauled the deceased lady out.

The previous owner just let them have them without any pet addendum or collecting a security deposit...