Ryan VanPatten
Pet deposit: Tier based on size of pet?
Hey all,I wanted to see what everyone did when it came to pet deposits. I was wondering if anyone did different amounts depending on size and variety/breed of pets.Thanks!
Mark Forest
Why allow pets
I am not trying to argue a point, but I have a strict no pet policy now because we have had so many problems. In one case the tenant's dog vomited and defecated all over our nice wood floors. In other cases the dog ...
Yingchun Li
Rental property renovation questions
Hi, dear landlords on BP!!! I am going to close my first BRRRR house this month and will start the renovation next month. The strategy for this house is for rent for a few years then sell it or maybe just keep it as a...
Ross Hayes
Pet Fees & Any different concerns for cats?
HelloWe are in the process of trying to lease out our second SFH rental property. We have previously had a firm no pet policy. However, we are seeing a lot of interested individuals asking about allowing pets. Our ...
Flora Granter
Tenant screening - need help
We got a tenant application for a 2006 single family house with monthly rent $1425. The applicant has a nice credit score of 702 and monthly income of $5000. Based on tenantsearch check, he has no criminal history a...
Mike Texter
Renting half house to 2 friends (a couple)
Hi, i just bought a 1350 sq.ft. house 3 Bed, 2 Bath, and 2 friends (who are married) and i just moved in yesterday. We negotiated briefly on rent amount before i caved and said their initial offer of 300 per month...
Jen L.
San Francisco Rental
Hi BP,I'm a long time reader but finally decided to participate! I'm trying to rent out a property in San Francisco. In general, what should I watch out? For the local investors, what special quirk should I be care...
Account Closed
NO Pets Policy Scenario- tenant has a doctors note to have a dog. Other tenant gives doctors note of severe pet alergies. who wins?
Question: With a no pets policy, tenant brings a doctors note stating she medically prescribed to have a service dog to counteract anxiety condition, she moved in without a pet and knew the policy beforehand. Other Te...
Hilary Graves
Inherited Tenants with Multiple Pets
Hi everyone,My wife and I are closing on our first property on March 1 (5 units.) We are inheriting 4 tenants and one vacant unit which we plan to update as soon as we close. We have been combing through the current t...
Jeff J.
Increase deposit for smokers?
We just got done turning around an apartment vacated by a heavy smoker. We had to wash (to get rid of the tar) and paint the whole apartment and use an ozone machine to help get rid of the smoke smell among other ...