It has to do with almost all of the lots being very steep and also needing septic which require surveyors and health dept reviews and surveyors being backed up for months.  

If your lease says they can't add a pet or move in a family of four without your permission, you need to know how to enforce that.

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Tell them it's mandatory.Make sure you are named as additional insured to protect your interests but also if they let the policy lapse you will get a little post card in the mail from Lexus Nexus or a similar company saying the policy is lapsed or canceled.For those that allow pets - have them get a renters policy that does not have a dog bite or dog breed exclusion.

Biggest driver for vacancy for us is being pet friendly.

They inherited the property from his father, ran the home for many years, are facing some health issues and are retired.

I know that I can not deny an ESA for a tenant, but can I deny their guests from bringing ESA animals when they visit or stay overnight?

Also, put any repairs pointed out by the inspector into the following categories (by priority)1) Health & Safety - to avoid tenant injury and potential lawsuits2) Property Preservation - to stop further costlier damages3) Government Required - city inspection repairs & S84) Marketing Negative Impact - who'll rent a house with purple bedrooms?

Consider 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.

Then use that report as a guide to what else really needs fixing.Also, use this guide to prioritize repairs:1) Health & Safety issues2) Property Preservation3) Goverment Required (S8 and city inspections)4) Marketing negative impact5) MiscellaneousAlso, keep in mind YOU are NOT living in the home!