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All,I'm a first-time landlord, we're looking to rent our first property as it is. I have a SFH that is entirely tile, so floors are pretty durable. My question is this, I set a non-refundable pet deposit that is hal...
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Got a question and need some input. My wife was just talking to one of our tenants who has an autistic son. She mentioned that the "Needs" program, whatever that is, has a service dog for them. We don't allow pets ...
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I'm currently setting up the terms for the rental agreement for a house. I've never delt with pet fees before, but my potential tenants have 2 dogs. I know some people charge pet fees, additional deposits, and additio...
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Two weeks ago my tenant's dog (listed on her lease) attacked my husband as he dropped by to deliver a Christmas basket (no good deed goes unpunished?). Jumped up and went for my husband's throat/neck but fortunately ...
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If a landlord has a no pet policy but a prospective tenant has a small dog and the landlord makes an exception does that mean the no pet policy has to change to avoid discrimination on the applications/lease etc..?
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Landlords, do you require your tenants' pets (dogs and cats) to be spayed/neutered? Why or why not? Thanks for your input!
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Has anyone dealt with a certified service dog situation in a non-pet property? I have a potential tenant coming to look at an apartment that typically does not allow pets. I know there are a lot of laws protecting ser...
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Our tenants have been renting our house (single family-3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage) for about the past 18 months. We rent it at slightly below the market (we are renting it at $1450 per month and the market is $1500-...
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Last week I was watching a presentation from one of our most respected local investors. He said something about pets that I felt would be valuable to share.This investor said "I love pets, they equal profits", this t...