Yesterday my dog started a small fire in my home.  As a landlord, I do not allow dogs, but since this is my house I deferred to other members of the family and got a Chocolate Labradoodle (seriously, that is what it i...

Hi! It's been a little over a month since I've been on Bigger Pockets. My hobbies have kept me busy. My PM told me that prospective tenants may not make an offer on a rental due to a barking dog adjacent to the pro...

Hi everyone,
How does everyone handle pets in their rentals. Currently in PA. pet deposits, non refundable pet fees, or pet rent? why or why not? and what are the fees you use for dog, cat, rabbit, ginea pig? 
I'm ...

My wife and I are new to landlording and would like to know everyone's opinion on pet deposits/fees. We are multiple pet owners ourselves so we want to make our units pet friendly. We have noticed that some people ask...

Hi all,I have a great tenant who has been requesting I allow them to get a dog. I have decided to go ahead and allow them to get a dog as I believe it will create a 'home' like environment. These tenants pay the rent ...

Hi there,I am not sure if this has already been asked and I am willing to ask a lawyer if necessary, I just wanted to try to see if anyone here could help me before taking other avenues.I live in California and have b...

Is your rental " pet friendly" ? if no why not?

Hi,  I am screening for new tenants,  Most of the enquires are with Pets.   should I allow Pets ( 1Dog & 1 Cat) in my Rental Property? (potential tenant live across the street, with one small dog and one Cat).I a...

I manage real estate for investors, and wanted to hear from the insurance brokers as to what your feel is for the growing number of "service Animals" in rental properties. The biggest concern that I have is that we ca...

Under what circumstances do you allow tenants to have pets? What is the pet fee? Is it typical to have a monthly fee for the pet? Please list pros and cons for allowing tenants to have pets.