Hello,I am a first time landlord and have been struggling to rent for 3-4 months. Not a lot of applications but rejected some out of caution. So this couple that now wants to rent has a service dog. Initially I wasn't...

I texted the tenant asking about the dog and wouldn't get an answer.  The next time I went there, (with a 24 hour notice), the dog was in the outbuilding.  I heard it barking.  The tenant went out of her way to lie ab...

Hello All, I am considering allowing dogs for my rental property in Philadelphia. Even though I am hesitant to do so I feel like it will open up the tenant pool. I am planning on having discretion on what types of d...

I have an interesting number to share with you today: 67% of American homes include a pet. As landlords, are you willing to cover this target in your rental property strategy? Which are your concerns about renting you...

I have a strict no pet policy, but lately prospective tenants have been saying "but my dog is a service animal." Is there a legal definition in my state of Michigan of a service dog?  I don't think I can even ask a pr...

Help!I self manage a few properties, one of which is a house that I rent out to multiple college students by room. I just received this email from a tenant: "I just wanted to inform you that I got a service animal and...

I am looking out to rent out half a duplex. I am living in the other half. Currently located in Indiatlantic FL. Given the age of the home and proximity to the water, the landlord’s insurance we qualify for is not tha...

Do you allow pets in apartments? Dogs are too likely to bark, owners don't clean up after them, and an off-leash dog creates a lot of problems. Then there's scratches on doors, chewed up trim, or torn up carpet to wor...

I have a duplex and I live in one side and rent the other. I have had renters in there for 10 months and they're asking if they can get a rescue dog. I have a no pet policy which was on the lease. I had remodeled thei...

I am debating allowing pets into the apartment complex I own. I am curious of what other people do and if anyone feels passionate one way or another.