If they have pets, and your place doesn't allow pets.If they smoke and you don't allow smokers.

This Property is not a Section 8 rental.Pets: Pets must be negotiated in writing with an increase in the security deposit of $400.00 each for cats or dogs, $300.00 for each birdcage or cage.

What are their pet policies, smoking policies, renter's insurance, etc.

DAY OF CLOSING Pick Up Keys Pick Up Hard Copies of Lease Documents Pick Up Personal Property (as-needed) BUSINESS PLAN Market Lease Rates Garage / Parking Lease Rates Operating Budget Distribute Entity EIN #                                           UTILITY TRANSFER/SET UP Electrical Electrical - SCE Auto/Clean and Show Gas Water Sewer Trash Telecom                                         SERVICE CONTRACT SET UP Landscaping Laundry Facility Service (DO NOT EXTEND CONTRACT - SIMPLY REQUEST NEW FORWARDING ADDRESS) Pest Control Janitoiral Pool Cleaning Fire Equipment (Extinguishers, Alarm Box, etc) Elevator Service Contract Courtesy Patrol Water Servicer Vendor                                    RESIDENT RELATIONS Notice of Change of Ownship / Management Change of terms: RUBS, Pet Addendum, NSF, Late Fees, Removal of HVAC from Windows Distribution of New Resident Keys (Laundry, Gate, Pool, etc)                                MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS Change all Locks/Keys {Gates, Utilities & Laundry -- Standard Key}, {Office & Shop -- Special Key} Maintenance Shop Tool Audit Trash Out Storage Room & Janitorial Rooms Tool Audit Trash Out Create Building Systems Project Manual Water Main Locations Building Water Shut Off Valve Locations Water Heater / Boiler Specifications & Locations Site Lighting Timer or Photosensors Locations Pool Equipment & Timer Locations Gas Main Locations Electrical Panel/Switch Locations

It should also show any security deposit collected, pet fees, cleaning fees etc.Tenant Contact Information: current phone number and email address are needed to be able to communicate with tenants.Tenant(s) Government Issued ID: typically, this will be a driver’s license to prove the identity of the tenant(s).

Too bad if you have a pet store that sells only pure breed puppies.

They are not in a protected class.I’m also willing to bet that they lied about saying “no pets” on their application since the wife’s main FB picture shows 2 pets.

As ESA's become more and more popular, it seems like many people are taking advantage of the system to avoid paying pet fees and to bring animals into buildings that would otherwise be prohibited.While I'm a big fan of pets myself, I'm getting tired of seeing so many pets being labeled as ESA's without any real need.

Is it a good idea to start allowing pets?

Always have a lease in place and ensure it covers majority items that may come up (rent amount, due date, when it's considered late, pet addendum, state specifics, etc).