Hi BP, my tenant asks if she can keep her sister's dog while her sister is away. She offers a fee. The dog is a bitbul 3 months old. The apartment has 6-month old carpet and freshly painted. The tenant just moved in A...

I wanted to make everyone here aware of a bill scheduled to go before the New Hampshire House of Representatives this month. HB-1391 if passed and turned into law would make it illegal for landlords to deny pets. As t...

I am thinking of charging a one time $250 nonrefundable fee and $50 per month per pet is this reasonable? I think it is but willing to listen to all opinions and advice. Thanks for the help

Hey everyone! I am just listing my first rental property and would like to hear some opinions on pets. What are your pet standards, do you set weight/ breed restrictions? Do you charge pet fees (refundable or non refu...

I have a unit for rent and I have a no pet policy.

One applicant called and said she has one of those really small dogs - you know, those they put in purses that looks more like a skinny rat?

I am not f...

Other than the potential for physical property damage caused by the pet, what kind of liabilities does the landlord open themselves up to when allowing tenants with pets?  Specifically how liable is the landlord in th...

hey everybody,I have had the same tenet for one year with a new lease coming up May 1st. He is thinking about getting a puppy for his family.  Which is better a one time pet deposit or add on to the monthly rent for a...

Does anyone have experience allowing pit bulls or other "dangerous breeds" in low income housing units? What is the liability to the home owner if I put a specific clause in the lease regarding pet behavior and owner ...

Hi BP community!
One of my tenants ' dogs passed away. They are begging me to allow them to get a puppy- a French bulldog.

They claim that they trained 4 puppies, they are really good at this. The husband works from...

Inherited a tenant whos lIttle dog barks at every little sound.  Old landlord allowed pet but worried new tenant will complain. Not sure if dog is a service dog. Can I rewrite month to month lease to exclude pets? Wha...