Remember that there are certain reasons to disqualify not related to protected classes, such as pets, etc.

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No "pet" deposit or fee can be taken as it is NOT a pet...

I'm not a lawyer but I imagine if they called and you sent out a pet removal service that would look better if they got bit. 

I'm just saying I rent to people,  no pets, that qualify by income and credit and criminal. 

No Pets alloweda.  

I see a ton of people that self diagnose off the internet or via relative or friend and then I see the pet and they are so far off base it makes me laugh...... skin has a limited response pattern, so lots of skin disease can look very similar to each other....they need to see a professional.... if you are lucky you will eliminate bed bugs off the list of causes just via a medical exam.... that's step one......Your side is to make the investment to have the home inspected....and I would probably do that no matter what... the inspection shouldn't be that costly and if nothing else it will protect you if it were ever to escalate to some legal issues...you did you due diligence to address the concern etcIf the inspection does reveal bed bugs, I would highly recommend you research various treatments and costs....some of the prices I have heard quoted are ridiculous.

Kevin - Be sure to add fees and remedies in the lease just like you would for late pays, unauthorized pets, etc.

Responsible pet owners also have a vet for their pet, proper shots and spay/neuter.

Saying "CDC warning level 5 biohazard decontamination in progress do not approach or touch structure, if you or your pet feel disp