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Mark Forest uh-oh another dog
25 March 2011 | 13 replies

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...

John Thedford Pet Rents: How I Am Increasing Cash Flow
3 July 2018 | 20 replies

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...

Hilary Graves Inherited Tenants with Multiple Pets
16 February 2021 | 8 replies

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...

Account Closed 1 in 5 Americans has a Disability, Dogs Throughout No-Pet Buildings Likely the New Norm?
3 March 2015 | 12 replies

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...

Reggie Maggard PET FEES GUIDANCE AND QUESTION
18 December 2018 | 20 replies

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...)?

Linda S. Pit Bulls-- changing pet policies mid-lease?
21 November 2016 | 18 replies

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
28 March 2023 | 23 replies

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 ...

Emory Clayton How have you done pet screening?
4 November 2024 | 11 replies

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
12 November 2024 | 15 replies

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 ...

Marysue Connelly current tenant wants to add a person and dog on lease
21 October 2019 | 7 replies

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...