I just got served a small claims suit because a guest thought our pet fees were too high :D

We have posted we have a strict no smoking and no pets policy in our two unit building.

I'd double check that it is a service dog vs an emotional support animal (pet with papers someone paid for online).What is the rationale for charging more rent? 

There were no pets disclosed in the booking and I was surprised to see them.

Pets?

If you plan to have kids / pets etc just realize that what works today may not work a year or two years from now and there is no guarantee you can sell the house in the near future for a gain.

Expanding your reach by partnering with a local property management company in Jacksonville and implementing a pet-friendly policy can attract more tenants.

They also charge the tennant $49 mo for a pet fee (because they said if I allowed pets I would get a renter faster (I did not want pets), but they keep that money too!

Positive landlord references No evictions Cash available for security deposit and first month’s rentNo Pets allowedSublease and sharing, airbnb not allowed,Reusable tenant screening not allowedEvidence of responsible character … i.e. reference letters, follows instructions, no lying, shows up on time, no major criminal record.

No women, no children, no pets.