Normally, we would say no and wait until the end of the lease but due to the situation and hardships we would inspect for pets and pet damages.

You can't charge extra pet rent or even a pet deposit because it's legally not considered a pet.

1) Renting garage units2) Additional Pet Fees3) Adding flooring insulation in the upper unit led to improved efficiency and sound reduction for lower tenants.

Embarrassingly, I listed our property with the usual $50 pet fee (which can only be $35 now) and asking for income 3x rent (which is now 2x).

You can get reimbursed for cleaning if guests smoke or bring unauthorized pets which easily can be a few hundred dollars per incident. 

The property was in horrible condition, pet odor, lots of deferred maintenance etc.

For a legal service dog, you cannot charge a pet fee or deposit or pet rent because a legal service dog is considered an appliance, not a pet.

It's expected and common for MTRs to have utilities included.

For example, if your driveway only fits two cars, you need to know if tenants plan to bring several vehicles, as this could lead to parking violations and HOA fines.Don’t forget to screen pets, too!

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.