Mark Forest
uh-oh another dog
My tenant already has two dogs which we agreed upon. She just contacted me to say she has “temporarily adopted†another small puppy. This third dog is a Yorkshire and will not get big. She is otherwise a good t...
Hilary Graves
Inherited Tenants with Multiple Pets
Hi everyone,My wife and I are closing on our first property on March 1 (5 units.) We are inheriting 4 tenants and one vacant unit which we plan to update as soon as we close. We have been combing through the current t...
John Thedford
Pet Rents: How I Am Increasing Cash Flow
After seeing several posts regarding pet rent, I decided it is a perfect way to increase cash flow. I used to charge $300 PET FEE for new tenants. After the first year, I didn't collect another time upon renewal. I us...
Reggie Maggard
PET FEES GUIDANCE AND QUESTION
YO, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROS! What does everyone charge for pet fees and monthly charges, etc... And while your answering, what is your criteria (ex: up to 40 lbs, can't have a particular breed, etc...)?
Account Closed
1 in 5 Americans has a Disability, Dogs Throughout No-Pet Buildings Likely the New Norm?
Seizure–alert Dogs, Hypoglycemia-alert Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs.. what will they come up with next?sure, dogs, dogs, must LOVE dogs! i do too, and would likely evenmoreso if/when i were to go blind o...
Linda S.
Pit Bulls-- changing pet policies mid-lease?
I was wondering if I could get some opinions/suggestions on the best way to handle this situation. I have a duplex, that's fully renovated with ceramic tile throughout, so we have an open pet policy. Our first ten...
Alan Asriants
Why I accept pets for my rental properties
There's a common belief among landlords that pets are an absolute "no-go." While I prefer not to have pets in my apartments, I don't always provide a strict no. The main reason behind that is tenant quality. I mainly ...
Marysue Connelly
current tenant wants to add a person and dog on lease
We have current tenants (a couple w/ 2 young kids) that have been with us for 4 yrs. They are good tenants. This is a single family home 3 bed 3 bath w/ a lg basement. It is currently rented for under market value by...
Emory Clayton
How have you done pet screening?
What is your process for screening pets? Successes / failures? This is my first go at pet screening. I'm using a service called 'PetScreening' where the tenant fills out an application on their pet (birth date, shots,...
Caryn Seifert
Pet deposit, Pet Fee
Hi! On occasion I rent to tenants with pets if all the other boxes are checked. Not sure if I need to increase the fees. What do you charge?Currently I charge a $300 non-refundable pet fee and $50/mo per pet. I think ...