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13 July 2017 | 29 replies
They might be breeders, or they might be animal hoarders, or they might be crazy... any way you look at it, it's an absolute NO to me.
7 January 2020 | 25 replies
In an attempt to offset the risk/damage that I believe the pets will cause, on average, over time, I charge the following per animal:Cats: $200 move-in fee, plus $25 per monthDogs: $200 move-in fee, plus:- $25 per month for a small dog (less than 25 lbs) - $50 per month for a medium dog (25-50 lbs) - $75 per month for a large dog (50+ lbs) Additionally, I must meet the animal, and preferably at their current residence, prior to move-in.
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24 July 2016 | 37 replies
If a tenant has an emotional support animal or service animal, none of the "pet" language applies, though.You should create an Animal Addendum, or Animal Clause, that applies to all animals, whether they are pets or not.
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27 June 2018 | 89 replies
If there is a dog I would require the animal to be inside kennel while I am there.
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21 July 2016 | 8 replies
If you do allow it, just be sure to explicitly state on the lease and explain verbally that they are allowed "2 Guinea Pigs" only and that any other animals are prohibited without your prior written consent.
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6 June 2016 | 2 replies
They have moved in a animal so I did not enter on my own.
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9 June 2016 | 7 replies
Put a monthly charge PER ANIMAL in your agreements.
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14 June 2016 | 4 replies
Call the city or county health department they should take care of the testing since it's a wild animal.
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17 June 2016 | 13 replies
If the animal causes damages, you can charge the tenant for those damages.Best to establish a Service Animal/Assistance Animal policy proactively.