Beau Pearson
Temporary pet? How do i ensure the pet is gone?
Great qualified tenant with excellent credentials. On paper at least. You never know until they get in. But on paper, they really check out. They have a “temporary” cat. They are trying to find a home. The skeptic in ...
Tashsa Holmes
No pet/damage deposits allowed, renter moving, pet ate patio door
Hi everyone,House is in Ont. Canada, where you can only collect first and last month's rent when a renter signs lease. You can't collect damage deposits, or pet deposits for renters that have pets. A renter can sign l...
Eddy Dumire
Which dog breeds are violent?
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...
Jennifer Gardner
tenant wants pet despite no pets policy - ESA letter
Hi all,I own a duplex in Long Beach where I rent the upper unit long term and the lower unit short term (airbnb). My upstairs tenants have been in since May 1. They are lovely girls in their 20s and one has a service ...
Ashish Maheshwary
Any must-have clauses in Rental Lease
Hello all,
I just bought my first rental property and am extremely excited to join the world of REI!
I am seeing an attorney later this week to draw up a rental lease. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on ...
Steve Welty
Everything You Need to Know About AB 2216: Pet Ownership in Rental Housing
Hey BiggerPockets community,
Steve Welty here, excited to share some insights on a new piece of legislation that could have a big impact on landlords and tenants alike in California: Assembly Bill 2216 (AB 2216). If ...
Ryan Bird
Lease addendum - pet
Do you add pet addendum towards the end of lease agreement (last pages) or do they need to be singed separately after the lease is executed? Wondering if I can send one e-sign with everything together or if I need to ...
Carol Venolia
What can I legally fine tenants for?
I know, that Subject question sounds kind of nasty, but I'm really a pretty nice landlord. However, I have some ongoing issues with some tenants, and I'm wondering if I can add a fine to their lease. (I'm in Californi...
Steve S.
Unauthorized pet
I have a tenant who said they would like to have a German Shepard. I agreed and they paid the non refundable pet deposit of $300. I did a drive by and saw that there is not one , but 2 dogs! Do I call him out and make...
Denise Evans
Tenants and Animals
We are all familiar with issues related to service animals (specially trained and certified dogs) and assistance animals (such as emotional support animals of any species or breeds).This post suggests a compromise res...