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I am currently marketing my first rental (sfr) and a few prospective tenants have a pet. Just curious as to what folks out there are charging in terms of pet deposits?Basis for amount charged?Refundable/Non-Refundable...
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New to being a landlord. My wife and I just purchased three duplexes in the state of Missouri for investments. All units were occupied when purchased with leases.
Upon taking possession, one renter, who had only been...
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I have put in my advertisement that I will consider a small dog if someone has a credit score of 660 or higher. I was told that is discrimination and not legal. Is this true?
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I a have a duplex where the front and back exterior doors are shared. Both have their own interior door leading to each side of the duplex. The back yard is shared. Tenant A brings in a cat without asking me. Tena...
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Apparently it won't be as easy as 1-2-3 to evict. Apparently the pet can be the owner's emotional support pet.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11175/1155999-100.stm
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What do you guys charge for a pet deposit? And fees?
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I’m a “small time” landlord with SFHs.
Up to now I have not been actively requiring renters insurance in my leases.
I once had tenants with a large dog, and in that case I put a clause in the lease stating that the...
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hey guys, my name is scott from lancaster PA. I'm a new guy, my first property isn't even ready to advertise yet but I'm trying to nail down what I want my policy to be, right now pet policy. I'd like to allow pets, b...
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I'm looking to turn my primary residence into a rental when I move out. The previous owners did not take care of the landscape and it has been difficult bringing it back to life (front yard and back yard). I am curiou...
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So today I was working on replacing a garbage disposal unit for a tenant. I hate them at the best of times and never install them but I inherited this tenant who loves hers and it’s a small price to pay to keep a good...