We have a tenant who has a puppy, even though her lease says no pets.  She is claiming it is a service dog in training.  The Scottsdale library doesn't allow "service dogs" who pee and poop where they shouldn't.  I do...

Hello! I am closing on a house Tuesday that has a significant pet odor issue! There have been about 6 dogs, a bird, and other caged animals living there.  It seems like getting rid of the odor can be a significant iss...

I am currently marketing my first rental (sfr) and a few prospective tenants have a pet. Just curious as to what folks out there are charging in terms of pet deposits?Basis for amount charged?Refundable/Non-Refundable...

Tenants want to have a dog and are requesting a list of dogs that I would approve.  I have not approved a pet yet and have not even created a pet policy, agreement, addendum, or clause that I could use. The lease is v...

For a background, I have a condo to rent which there are residents below and above.  Getting a qualified tenant in the unit has taken longer than expected and I have decided to accept one pet.  My initial thought is t...

I am struggling to sell my newly renovated 3/1 ranch here in Marietta GA. The feedback we are getting is that it needs an extra bathroom. I would need a permit and have room in the carport to add the bathroom. I have ...

Last week I was watching a presentation from one of our most respected local investors. He said something about pets that I felt would be valuable to share.This investor said "I love pets,  they equal profits", this t...

So when the tenant pays a pet fee, what exactly does that cover? Say for instance the tenant has a cat and at the end of the lease u find multiple pee stains on the carpets as your doing your move out inspection. Did ...

Ideally, I wouldn't want either a tenant that smokes or has a pet. 
But, in these uncertain times, if you had to choose one, which one would you choose?I know smoking leaves smell on the carpets, but won't pets do th...

Had some leases expiring this month and was on the fence about offering them to renew, but I still offered renewals at an increased monthly rate. This tenant is staying in a 1br apartment, at the old rate of $350 doll...