Amanda Thompson
Sneaking in an extra pet
I have brand new tenants who apparently snuck in an extra cat. I was clear when we met that we have a 2 pet maximum. It's also stated more than once in the lease, and they have a pet addendum. My maintenance guy told ...
Tracie Van
ESA Question about amending damages section of lease
Writing this from WI.I have a tenant who told me their DR says they should get a pet. She wants a cat. We've had the WORST luck with cats and damage. Spraying and/or urinating outside the litter box. Two units were so...
Teresa Ramos
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Low Allergen Building - *FAS
*FAS = FUNDAMENTALLY ALTER the nature of SERVICES providedWhy has no one been able to turn down ESA requests based on the wording of the actual FHA law? From the FHAA Federal Housing Authority:[Landlords are required ...
Tom Goans
No Pets Allowed
No Pets Allowed
The pet issue can be one of the most challenging issues facing landlords. Many lease agreements have a No Pets Allowed clause.
You can do everything short of threatening death, and yet, pets are foun...
Vik Desai
"Crazy cat lady" but paying well above market and pays early every time. How much pressure should I keep on her?
I've got 4 units that I rent out furnished and all bills paid.My target market is guys coming into town for work and want to save compared to a hotel, Most of my contracts are month to month, I'm getting nearly double...
Matt Kitchen
Dog breeds and Liability
Hello,I'm going to be a first time MF buyer and plan on house hacking. I have a dog myself and, therefore, will have to allow pets in other units as well. What liability falls on me, the landlord, if there are anima...
Bradley LaBrie
Which do you prefer Dogs vs cats?
I’m a new landlord and I just finished my first BRRRR/HouseHack combo. I’m finding it difficult to get qualified tenants in who don’t have animals so I’m considering allowing them in my units. Question is there’s pros...
TaRa Mehta
Hesitant to allow pets, but want to!
Can ya'll share your "lessons learnt" about allowing pets in your rental property ? We have only had one rental property so far and have always had a "No Pet Policy". Now I'm getting ready to market my second one and ...
Nahal Beckam
Big trouble for first time landlord
Hello, we rented our house to a coupe claiming they only had a cat. but now our neighbors are telling me they have a little dog. I by no means allow dogs in my house for so many reasons. I am just very confused and ve...
Mary Jay
How to limit showings without violating Fair Housing?
Hi guys, I have a problem. Somehow on all of my rentals I have tons of people who are interested in renting. So its really time consuming and stressful to show my property to everybody who wants to see it. Can I deny ...