Some HOA do not allow month to month leases, also if you want a no pet environment but HOA allows dogs and has a dog run on the premises, you can say no pets in your lease but every one who applies will be a dog owner and those who don't want pets won't be interested to rent.

I allow pets but charge a fee.   

I just filled 2 in February with no trouble and plenty of qualified applicants, these were places with 2 car garages, stainless appliances, front loading washers and dryers, nice flooring, central AC, etc, and allowed pets.   

Amenities, Condition, Utilities incl, Base Rent, Pet Friendly????

Do you have pets?

Neighbours will be an issue which will likely torpedo your plans..7 adults, 7 vehicles, 7 pets, 14 boy/girl friends not next door to me thanks. 

I don't guess I can charge a pet deposit, as she's already in the unit?

My goal isn't to have lots of showings, it is to have qualified people at the showings.Here is what I include:Description including some details about the location (close to mall, parks, schools, whatever makes the location appealing)Include details about the square feet, number of rooms, bedroom sizes, garage stalls, parking spots, bathroomsTalk about any recent updates like new appliances, new flooring, high efficiency furnaceWhat is the tenant responsible for, list all utilities and lawn care or snow removal Rent and deposit amounts, state when they are due, such as "deposit due upon application acceptance"Pet policy including size restrictions and breed restrictionsDate the property is availableLease terms such as minimum one year lease requiredDo you accept housing vouchers?

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Read Pet Sematary by Stephen King.