It also can collect rents, pet fees, cleaning fees, etc. and deposit them.

You should use a state-specific lease that is clear regarding the start and end dates, the monthly rent, the fees that will be charged (ex. pets) and those that may be charged (ex late fee), the amount of the security deposit, and a clear list of rules associated with the property (no smoking inside is a big one as are rules related to parking).

Do you allow pets?

If you hit the two-year mark before selling, you should be eligible for the exclusion.If you don’t meet the two-year requirement, you could look into partial exclusion for certain circumstances, such as job relocation or health reasons.

I have a pet peeve of anyone changing definitions to try to make their point.  

Josh had a really serious health issue with one daughter and had to step back, and then sold the company.   

We were not there often due to travel and had no pets, apartment was returned in the same condition that we received itI am wondering if a normal wear and tear allowance calculation is something that actually exists and by law they need to provide the hourly rate breakdown and what was cleaned correct?

To maintain the Premises in compliance with the applicable health and safety laws of the state, and of the local units of government where the Premises are located during the term of the Lease.

We found a family (2 parents and 2 teenage daughters) and no pets to rent our place starting October 1st.

The rent is $2345+$50 pet fee excluding utilities.