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.

When you have your friends sign leases, have a pet/animal addendum that clarifies your expectations for their pets.

There are around two dozen other major industrial operations in the area including the telephone pole factory that smells like burning tar, the Purina pet food factory right across the highway from the elementary school, and the highest concentration of superfund sites and brownfields in the country.

I also collect water deposits and one-time pet fees in advance.

It's that "For safety reasons, keep pets and small children away from the lawn while the mower is operating" that doesn't work for me. 

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.

She's a young 22 year old female, and stated she has no pets. 

I am going on four years now being pet friendly, and I have never had an issue with a pet we placed/one of our tenants.

Tenants shouldn't have to pet sit for you.

Pet•Document Discrepancies such asSecurity Deposits on Lease but not on Rent RollLease Amount on Lease different than Rent Roll•Typically 1 or 2 on a 100 units will not match•A Pattern of Discrepancies triggers a Complete Lease Audit•Work OrdersReview Work Order Request Log•Common problems•Response time•Gather Additional Data when walking complex with Maintenance personal•Walk Each UnitTypically 3 -4 common unit layoutsLook for Reoccurring ProblemBring Unit by Unit Inspection NotebookVerify the standard Dial-in Number of $400 per doorProcess goes faster when you get use to the layouts and the Unit by Unit Inspection formGet into every unit•Quick Walk ThroughHave Property Manager opening units ahead of you.Enter Unit check the carpet and blinds as you go to KitchenKitchen check Appliances, Cabinets, C’tops, faucets, area under sink , & flooringWhile walking thru Living Room to the bathroom check ceilings, walls and windowsBathroom check Toilet, Vanity, Sink, Tub Flooring and the Condenser Unit above the tubCheck Hallways and Hot Water Tank on route to the BedroomsBedroom: scan walls, closet, ceiling, windows and flooring.