Billy Daniel
Stating your tenant criteria up front?
Do you place your tenant screening criteria on the application or advertisement? I have the income requirement on the application now, but I'm curious if other PMs list things such as minimum credit score, eviction-f...
Joe P.
Can I deduct flea treatment from security deposit?
Recently bought my first rental property in Pennsylvania and sent the tenant a non renewal notice. About 5 days after she vacated I discovered fleas in the apartment. She had a cat which was permitted on the lease. ...
Matthew Purvis
ESA letter from new mid-term tenant
Hello BP, A new Tenant just moved in on the 16th for a mid-term rental. She gave me an approval letter from a RN saying she requires an emotional support animal for her mental condition. It specifies a Cat. On her app...
Coco Zuniga
No pets in lease, saw cat in window while driving by property
K, so I know these are the kinds of things I signed up for when I became a landlord, but man, I'm not a happy camper...I drove by my property and saw a cat in the window of the house. My lease has a strict no pet poli...
Donald Moreland
Applicant is trying to trap me into an ESA violation
I own three rental homes in Central Texas. After a recent full remodel, I listed one for lease with no smoking and no pets. One applicant listed two persons and a cat. I decided to waive the cat and we started negotia...
Daniel J Jackson
Pets for more rent or no pets for less?
Hello all:I just finished rehabbing one side of a duplex and have two great tenant candidates.OPTION A: Will pay $1,250 and has no pets. 2 adults and 2 young kids. Great all around.OPTION B: Will pay $1,250 + $75/mo...
William Rich
Not being honest about pets
Hello all- Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do when a tenant is keeping more pets than they agreed to in the contract. My tenant is supposed to have one cat which they pay extra for. My tenant is well awar...
Trey Mattox
Pet Deposit/Pet Rent
I am in the process of renting out a unit and will allow pets. I have been back and forth about how much of a non-refundable pet fee to charge. I have also been trying to decide whether and how much to charge for pe...
Siva A.
Pet policy with 3 cats tenant
Good morning Everybody,I have a tenant interested on one of my property, One Adult with 3 cats. I have a rule that Max allowed pets are 2. How do you go about this. Also, I have a Pet fee (Non refundable fee per pet)....
Tom Mills
Pet policy. Cat - yes or no, male or female!
So my tenants have come back to me after paying rent on time for their first 5 months with no issues or complaints. They are taking care of the place, the yard looks great, house is kept very clean. Although my lease...