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Ludmila M. Tenant objections to extra costs for a puppy (previous dog died)
21 October 2019 | 27 replies

Asking for BP landlord wisdom on handling a tenant argument regarding additional fee/security deposit for a puppy. I’m in GA.
I just approved a puppy at one of my rentals. This is not typical, but there was a reason ...

Vladimir Nemchinov Extra charge for service animal in OHIO
4 November 2019 | 6 replies

Hey everybody.My tenant moved out and left the place in immaculate condition!I am looking for new tenants and planning to charge extra deposit and monthly fee for dogs. I have an inquiry from people with a service dog...

Ellie Narie Does animal abuse warrant a 24 hour termination notice?
9 August 2021 | 4 replies

In my state, tenants can be terminated for "outrageous" acts by being given a 24 hour unconditional notice to quit. I just found out that my tenant has three unauthorized pets AND they left them all alone for a week i...

Mark Holder A tenant application had two emotional support dogs on it
22 February 2022 | 10 replies

It appears we cannot charge rent or deposit for an emotional support dog, but my applicant has two dogs, can I charge for the second, or can they have unlimited emotional support dogs?

Marie Machosky Emotional Support Animal - Bogus "Documentation"? FHA, ADA, HUD
7 October 2022 | 18 replies

Hi all,I'm new at this landlord gig and I have a bit of a dilemma. A tenant asked if they could adopt a pet; when I replied with the information regarding deposit and pet rent, I never heard back until I followed up t...

Suzette T. Pet Policy Addendum *Quick Help!*
15 August 2020 | 6 replies

Hello BP helpful members!My husband and I are at a bit of an impasse on how to handle our current situation.Our tenants got a kitten about a month ago. For those of you from the country, a barn cat, so to speak. Very ...

David Scharler Pet rent vs pet fee in Seattle
29 January 2023 | 16 replies

Hi, I'm thinking about charging pet rent instead of a non-refundable pet fee. Does anyone have any experience with pet rent? Can I just update my pet agreement and change the language to a monthly payment or do I need...

Luke H. no pets and now assistance, service animal
9 January 2020 | 4 replies

Tenants signed a lease with understanding that no pets were allowed.  A few months later they asked if they could have a pet and the answer was no. I went to property to fix a sink and the tenant had a dog outside. I ...

Brett Begley Requiring Renter's Insurance
10 January 2020 | 8 replies

Hello all,I have a SFR in Huntsville and want to make sure I am protected if a tenant's dog would injure someone on the property. The home is in my name and while we have liability insurance on the home as well as a p...

Jacob A. Preventative measures for pets
24 March 2021 | 33 replies

I'm a Landlord who allows tenants to keep pets, although my patience is slowly wearing thin due to the odors they leave behind. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions as to ways to limit pet odors/damage. An an examp...