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Sri P. Newbie dilemma, problematic tenant- increase rent or end lease
11 November 2019 | 16 replies

Hi All,
Am new to the forum and wished for some advice on whether it is worth keeping a problematic tenant.
We recently bought a three flat in the Chicagoland area, our first. The tenants in the second floor and gar...

Siva A. Pet policy with 3 cats tenant
7 February 2018 | 10 replies

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)....

Steve Kirsch Residential Owner Liability
13 September 2019 | 2 replies

Howzit BPland,I am hoping to find clear definition as a residential property owner, would/could I be held liable if a tenant's dog bits and injures someone? If the victim is looking for retribution, could I be held re...

Jeremy Marek Pet rules for leases
29 July 2019 | 12 replies

Having a new dog move into one of our units. Was wondering what kind of lease rules you guys add for pets and how much extra for security deposit and monthly rent?

Kyle Coleman How to deal with pets
12 May 2017 | 19 replies

All,I'm a first-time landlord, we're looking to rent our first property as it is.  I have a SFH that is entirely tile, so floors are pretty durable.  My question is this, I set a non-refundable pet deposit that is hal...

Mindy Jensen Iowa Security Deposit Question
15 May 2017 | 7 replies

A friend has a rental in Iowa. Carpets were about 6 months old when the current tenants moved in 2-1/2 years ago and in great shape.Since you're a landlord, you can already guess they are moving out and the carpets ar...

Chris Mullinax Renting to Pet Owners 🐕
22 July 2021 | 10 replies

I have an interesting number to share with you today: 67% of American homes include a pet. As landlords, are you willing to cover this target in your rental property strategy? Which are your concerns about renting you...

Jon Gorman Need help responding to a tenant problem
1 October 2020 | 6 replies

Hello,I recently moved into a new house and am renting out the townhouse I previously lived in. It's the first time I am renting to a tenant. The new tenant moved in Sept 1. Shortly thereafter (within a week) she told...

Donald M. Guinea Pigs?
21 July 2016 | 8 replies

I have not had tenants with pets in the past but I am being asked by a prospective tenant about 2 guinea pigs. They will be in a cage but I believe they have to be let out to exercise and hay is needed for the cage I ...

Mahauijue Mack How much to charge tenant for pet deposit fee?
18 February 2019 | 31 replies

One of my tenants just brought it to my attention that she in the process of adopting a dog( German Shepard). Right now the dog is a puppy no more than 10lbs but will grow up to 40Lbs. How much are pet security deposi...