I have a strict no pet policy for my units.  I used to allow small pets but a couple irresponsible tenants allowed there animals to damage carpets, walls, etc. so I got out of the pet business.  Recently, a tenant mov...

I'm considering allowing dogs and cats in my newest listing and need a little guidance from the community.  I've never really owned a dog, though I have had cats.  We just put brand new carpet in the house in addition...

Hi all,We are considering a tenant family with a large(70lb) golden retriever, we've never had dogs before and not sure how to manage tenants with pets in general. Can you please share some tips regarding screening pr...

Hi guys,I'm about to rent a house to a couple of ladies, one of them mentioned that she would like to bring a bird, a budgerigar to keep in the house caged. Anybody has any horror stories for birds indoors? Thank you.

Questions:Landlords that rent to pet owners. 1. Do you charge a pet fee per pet?2. Do you collect this fee once, or with each renewal? Thanks in advance....

I'm considering allowing pets (dogs only) at one of our listings to beef up the bookings and increase revenue (I hope). I've always been anti pets because I've seen what they can do and have cleaned up quite a few bac...

Looking for opinions and policies for pets in your rental properties.  We are trying to decide whether to allow it and what to charge them/policies in lease.   Thanks for your advice. Sherry Mulcahy 

Hi BP Folks! Hoping for some feedback.  My husband and I recently closed on a great turnkey SFR (new carpet and all).  Our PM is now advertising our prop. and has gotten several good leads, one of which is an unmarrie...

Hi I am a first time property owner looking for tenants.I am writing up my own lease / rules and wanted to know how to state no pets is allowed, and it's penalty and consequences.I read a few posts on the forums from ...

I will enter escrow on Monday and recently viewed units and noticed that two tenants have dogs and the owner currently has a no pets policy. One tenant tried to hide that they had a dog but the unit had a pet smell an...