Think of 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.

Tell them that keeping roaches is a violation of the landlord's "no pets" policy :)

@Mindy JensenI have hard-used C and D'class rentals and we allow pets, including large dogs.

Are you going to charge a monthly "pet fee" and extra security deposit? 

I'd say that's an accomplishment...Late rents for years is why i am letting them go and breaking the lease--bringing pets then claiming they are hearing dogs and getting non-profit lawyers to vouch for them...and the rent is below market...that s why i am letting them go and they take advantage of the fact that i never collected late fees for rentals..they trash the hallway and have like 4 grills in the back yard/..they caused a fire and dont want to pay for repairs...im taking them to small claims...time for a different set of people LOL

If you leave your pets at home, the sheriff will call the pound to pick the animals up and you'll have to pay to get them back.  

Be clear about your criteria for renting (felony history, minimum standard for income vs. rent amount), pet requirements.  

service animals and emotional support animals are different, there was a thread not too long ago about tenants using ESA to beat no pet rules and avoid pet fees.But a ESA snake?

(Rental comps have been done for the rent rate.)Rent: $875/month with a $875 depositMonthly Income requirement: $2625Non-refundable pet deposit: $250Pet Rent: $15/per pet (may be negotiable based on applicant's situation), Max of 2 pets, No dogs over 50 lb and no aggressive breeds (I wince because I have a pit bull myself and was an incredible tenant)Application Fee: $35 (will run background check with NTN or any other suggested site)No prior evictions, criminal history, feloniesStable work historyReferences from past landlordsReferences from bosses/supervisorsCredit score of 675 or higherNo more than 4 adults over 18 years old living in the homeAll members of household 18 years of age or older must apply separately and pay the application fee separatelyOnly complete and true applications will be consideredWhat are we missing here?  

Also pet limit is good to have also.