We have a new tenant, has not yet moved in but has paid his first month rent and security deposit.  He signed the lease yesterday.  We do not allow pets.  This was clearly stated in the listing and in the lease.  It w...

Hey BP - I am closing on my first REI now, a duplex. In the inspection process I learned that both sides currently have
pets and I know one side is smoking inside of their unit, both things a violation of their curr...

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...

Hi everyone!An interested tenant wants to lease our furnished home. 3 dogs and 4th is an ESA. Based on experience, we usually have 1 dog/family or tenant. How much is a reasonable non refundable pet fee? Usually we ch...

Hello,I’m currently accepting applications for my very first rental property. It’s a 2 lvl condo, 2bed, 2bath. My questions is around what’s everyone experience with allowing cats and dogs in their rental properties? ...

Do you verify if your tenant's dog is on the dangerous breed list and do you have them provide proof of picture to keep in their file?

Hi All,A lesson I recently learned the hard way:I own several multi-family homes in nice neighborhoods, targeting young professionals and young families for tenants. At first we said no pets, but all of our best appli...

All,I'm a first-time landlord, we're looking to rent our first property as it is.  I have a SFH that is entirely tile, so floors are pretty durable.  My question is this, I set a non-refundable pet deposit that is hal...

About to try to rent out my parents house for the first time. I'm trying to figure out what my policies should be. It's a single family house in a quiet suburb. Will I have trouble getting a tenant if I refuse pets? O...

I have a home up for rent and I received a great application from potential tenants. They have a couple of dogs. I’d like some advice on possible clauses that would protect me in the event of potential damage, beyond ...