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...
Carole G.
Puppy in apartment, lease says no, advice wanted
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...
Amanda Williams
Pet Odor Elimination - Advice needed
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...
Jordan Decuir
Pet Deposit...what do YOU charge?
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...
Jon S.
Pet Policies, Addendums, Clauses, Experiences?
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...
Joe Conklin
Protecting Myself Against Pets
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...
Eric Bradeis
Tenants with pets...
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 ...
Nicole Harrington
Is adding a 1/2 or full Bathroom worth it?
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 ...
Logan M.
Pets, Planning and Profits
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...
Josh L.
Smoker or Pet? Which one would you choose?
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...