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.

I own 13 units here in Chicago with zero pets, and I own 20 units in South Bend with zero 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.

The turnover costs will depend on (a) how long the last tenant was in the property with little/no maintenance performed since previous vacancy, (b) pets allowed, (c) smoking allowed, (d) eviction with vandalism/theft.

The current tanants' lease is up in April '18 and I'm holding a $1,750 deposit and collected a $250 pet fee.

FEES: Late fees, pet fees, damage fees, lease termination fees , other fees: This can be up to an additional $400 a month depending on how many renters you have and other factors. 3.)

I recently relocated with my wife and our pets to the Columbus, Ohio fleeing the grey skies of the Pacific Northwest in an effort to be closer to our families.

It's unfortunate that many applicants are hiding behind ESA to avoid pet fees. 

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.

Leave a keyPros: no one's time is wasted Cons: lock up your pets and valuables!