My personal residence is on the edge of Phoenix and the natural predators definitely keep any cat problem from starting (don't let your pet outside if you value its life).There are several residents that leave food, water and shelter out for the cats; which doesn't help. 

Unfortunately the location isnt the most sought after but I cured that by catering to the people who care about the environment and by making it a pet friendly environment with a 3 acre dog park.

I think i am going to start requiring it for tenants with pets, if for nothing else for liability coverage in case their dog bites someone...My insurer offers discounts if renter carry insurance.

Careful you don't end up with both - 5 kids and pets! 

We have an online application that we require first before sending the potential tenant on to the credit/background check, because we want to know a lot of things that Cozy doesn't care about, like pets, number of cars, kids, years at their job, previous address, etc. 

I have typically done plain white horizontal mini-blinds, and live with having to replace them every 2 years or so.If pets are allowed, especially dogs, then all blinds are basically need replacing at every turn over. 

They do like food (rotting food or pet food).

The lease they sign then states they must show proof of all utilities scheduled in their name, required renter's insurance policy, and have met the requirements of any addendum (pet, fireplace, etc.), before possession will  be granted. 

New roof to be installed in next month.Note: fireplace in master bedroom is non-working.QUALIFICATIONS:Gross income must be three times the rent and must be documentable (meaning income must be $3,750/month or $45,000/year)No evictions or foreclosures in the last 5 yearsNo felonies or other criminal activities in the last 10 yearsLandlord contact information for last two places you've lived or the last two years - whichever provides more contactsCo-signer is acceptable if you have no rental history (co-signer must meet all standards and may be subject to additional requirements upon review)No pets/animals over one pound - no exceptionsAll occupants must be on the original lease (no sub-leasing)All occupants must be met by property manager/owner (exceptions for military personal with recommendations and contact information for commanding officers)Maximum occupancy = 4 adults or 2 adults + 3 children12 month leaseNo Section 8Required for Move-in:1st months rent ($1,250+$48)Last months rent ($1,250+$48)Damage Deposit ($750)Utility Deposit ($150)TOTAL $3,496Rental application fee paid by tenant.

An example of that is smoking or pets.