However, Montgomery County as of yet has not updated their forms or website, included the landlord/tenant handbook and they are still not enforcing.

All pets must be on a leash and walked off property .

What are some things I should include in the lease?"

You have a pet hoarder. 

Normally, we would say no and wait until the end of the lease but due to the situation and hardships we would inspect for pets and pet damages.

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

I will also strongly encourage accessibility for pets as well. 

It's expected and common for MTRs to have utilities included.

ESPECIALLY if they have pets.