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We have been living in a back house mother in law unit in Los Angeles for a 13 months now with the owner living in the main house. We have had a dog the whole time we have lived here and moved in with the dog. ...

Hello BiggerPockets community,
I am asking everyone's opinion regarding pets in their rental properties. I am a pet person myself, however, I am unsure if I'll allow pets in my rental properties due to untrained pets...

Ideally, I wouldn't want either a tenant that smokes or has a pet. 
But, in these uncertain times, if you had to choose one, which one would you choose?I know smoking leaves smell on the carpets, but won't pets do th...

My property manager wants me to lease to a tenant with two great Danes. The house has been recently rehabbed. It has Luxury vinyl Tile Throughout the house. I’m not really certain the right move to make. The PM is sug...

Considering a potential tenant for renting SFR 3/1. Only problem is they have 5 pets (2 dogs under 40lbs and one small ~13lbs plus two cats). The property has a huge fenced in backyard and that could be big draw for t...

I have a SFR in Austin, TX leased to a woman who is 60 years old and disabled. Her father is financially responsible for the lease. He called yesterday, mentioned 2 break-ins on the same street and said both houses ha...

I am considering renting to pet owners. Are pet fees collected monthly, if so, what percentage of the rent should I charge?  

I am preparing to open a new construction duplex to the rental market and was wanting to make it pet friendly.  I was wondering what tips I can use to protect myself against the costs of any damages incurred and any i...

Hi All, We have been self managing for over 20 years in SFH's, mostly in FL  and have been confronted with a number of tenant applicants who have assistance or therapy animals recently. While I am familiar with the AD...

My SFH was rented with a no pets policy. If truth be told I would have considered a pet from a terrific prospective tenant if asked. This was not the case with current tenants.Tenant is on a 2 year lease with a reduct...