Nathan W.
Airbnb requiring a "Warning"
We had a really bad guest this past weekend. We are still cleaning up the mess. The summary is this: The guest claimed to have a service animal to aid her medically. We told her that she is allowed under ADA and Airbn...
Michael Peters
Do you prohibit any types of animals on your property?
Have you had any prior bad experiences that have pushed you to restrict certain types of animals from residing at your properties? I've had bad experiences with Ferrets in the past and have heard some owners restrict...
Troy F.
Pet policy - Should I stand my ground?
Hello,
I am looking for the BP community advice on how and when to stand your ground on pet policies. We've owned and operated 15 units across the midwest for the last five years. We've learned from the BP community ...
Robert Lindsley
Service dogs in Florida
Hello Biggerpockets,
A prospective tenant reached out to me for an apartment in my FL building. They have a service dog (Bulldog) and asked if that would be an issue. We do not allow dogs at this property, thus my ...
Marc Estepa
Hawaii Landlord using $4000 deposit to fund carpet remodel
Aloha. I have a situation in Hawaii I am looking for guidance with. My family had rented a 3000 square foot home from 2016-2020 with two large mastiffs. Bottom line up front: The owner is hinting at replacing his e...
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Should I allow pets at my rental property? - Temecula CA
One of the biggest decisions that an owner has to make is if they should allow tenants to have pets at their property?Should I allow dogs only?Should I allow cats only?It is our opinion that there is a greater chance ...
Gisele Blum
Service Dogs
What does the law say about Service Dogs? Do owners and / or associations have to accept tenants who have them? I am in Miami, Florida.
Lara Thatcher
Allow Dutch German shepherd dog in rental property?
Hi all, I’m in a bit of a predicament. I have very qualified prospective tenants but they have a Dutch German Shepard dog. Female, 54 lbs, vaccinated, potty trained and “very sweet”. I’ve only ever rented to people wi...
Elisha Salgado
Tenant issue with signed lease from prior owner
My wife and I recently bought our first real estate investment property here in Pennsylvania at the end of June which is a multi-family home. The 1st floor tenants signed a new lease with the former owner in March 20...
Micah Watson
My Tenant is asking how much $$ for dog #3
Hello,My tenants(husband and wife) have been model tenants for 8 months now.-They get a $50 discount for rent paid on or before the first of the month. They have only missed out on this discount one time because they ...