@Alex Burrows Pets can be tough.  

They can, and usually do, dictate the type, size, and number of pets you can have.

If she prevents you from being able to rent the unit then she is absolutely liable for your lost rent in addition to any damage she or her pets caused.

I have a situation where I discovered the tenants had unauthorized pets in the house.

Maybe that perception will change with time we'll see.Lastly, and maybe it is just my pet peeve right now but balancing the contractors is a big one..

Pet heavy market and unit will go on market off-season (October or November).

But he has a dog, and I'd probably want to end up having him go as I don't want to allow pets.

my biggest pet peeve with my handyman is that he is messy and doesn't clean up well...washed his paint brushes so much in the bath tub in one unit that it clogged the cast iron..to be fair the pipes were on their last months anyways, but now i specify to use the hose outside....most handymen will leave a mess until the last day, and then be pissed when they have to clean it up..it's better to just clean up your little messes every day..definitely let him know he is responsible for cleaning before he leaves every day...also, my handyman likes me to buy all items, as he never has money...this is good bc i am not getting upcharged for his services of going to the store...then again, everytime he needs an extra gallon of paint, or even one little fitting for pex, he calls me while i'm at work and can't do the job until i get him the piece....I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN...for now on, it will be worth it to me to pay a little extra for their services of gathering all materials, and i will get quotes for materials and labor..but that depends on how busy you are i suppose...also i like to specify that they can get paid on Wednesdays, per job they have fully completed...i will not run out there on a friday night bc he needs money and finished a job..going in, they know wednesday is pay day for them for the work that has been completed so far..let me know if you have any questions, as i have worked with a few shady people!!

This kit had the credit app/move-in/move out forms/pet policy, lease plus other forms.

Or perhaps do you have a pet?