It also lets us collect information that the credit/background check doesn't care about, such as pets, number of vehicles, etc. 

I now tell our inspectors to Test for Lead in Paint or in Water ,Absestos in floors and Ceilings,Radon and mold we do standard Water quality tests from any place a human or pet might drink water from.

That's my second biggest pet peeve, which is spending precious time nurturing someone on a deal and for them to come back and say its not for them.

They've also brought a dog when the contract specifically said no pets although I agreed to it since they promised they would be up to date with the rent (their daughter moved in with her dog and said she would help).My question is, what should I do now?

We recognize that rental prices are decreased in March, although comparable properties do not appear to include yard maintenance and pets in their advertised rental rates.

Some of the patchy grass is from a dog, but we also paid $25/month for the 30months we lived there in pet rent.

Some optional coverage that may be valuable for you (depending on the propery):- backup of sewers & drains- Ordinance & Law (if building codes require rebuilding differently)- Personal Injury (Liability for Libel, Slander, ...)Non Insurance Risk Management ideas that you can look into are:- review your contracts- require Tenants to have a Renters policy- look at advantages of LLC for each property- Pet policy (many companies will not write policies if certain breeds of dogs are at the property)

Tenants also are responsible for repair of all damage that results from their neglect or abuse, and for repair of damage caused by anyone for whom they are responsible, such as family, guests, or pets.85 Tenants’ responsibilities for care and repair of the rental unit are discussed in detail on pages 24-25.Conditions that make a rental unit legally uninhabitable There are many kinds of defects that could make a rental unit unliveable.

Not with pets.

His friend does not help with lawncare, has had an unauthorized pet on the premises, and has painted a room (causing damage to the floors and trim) which also violated the lease agreement.