Any other rent items, such as pets, etc. must fit within those same calculations.  

Now all the foods left inside got rotten and they smell horrible.

However, a smaller apartment that allows pets is not much cheaper than our mortgage.  

. - Consider guest amenities, house rules..hot tub..pet friendly etc- TLC.

That's it.If your message is "I have food", your audience better be starving!

I rent in the community and it is all-ages, and pet friendly.

If you get a BiggerPockets Pro subscription you get access to state specific landlord forms as well as things like pet addendums.

Here are a few I can think of:Make sure you have right of entry and inspections No other occupantsNo pets unless discussedmust keep on utilities at all timesmust change A/c filter monthly unless you are doing soMake sure you have a late fee policyNo additions or alterations to the propertyMust maintain renters insurance

I know they mean well and try to frame it this way in my mind, but getting financial advice from someone who is copelled by food is maybe not the best idea.Instead, offer $300 for an hour of their time.

The exiting tenants had 2 dogs and did pay a pet fee.