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...
Joe Splitrock
Cats: The Good the Bad and the Ugly
We have never accepted cats in our properties. The main reason being that we have heard nightmares about cats spraying all over homes and many people are allergic to cats. We purchased a home that had cat pee soaked c...
Kate K.
Our tenants would like to adopt a kitten.
We live and have rentals in northwest suburbs of IL. Our tenants have lived in one of our rental houses for 1 year and 3 months. They are responsible tenants, always are paying their rent on time and keeping up the pr...
Maria G.
Cat dilemma... to allow or not to allow
Hello,I know there are many opinions, but I still want to hear them. I have so far not allowed cats in one of my properties (condo) but there is a seemingly good couple who has applied and has an indoor cat, so I'm de...
Amanda Thompson
Sneaking in an extra pet
I have brand new tenants who apparently snuck in an extra cat. I was clear when we met that we have a 2 pet maximum. It's also stated more than once in the lease, and they have a pet addendum. My maintenance guy told ...
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...
Scott J.
Great tenant wants a cat
I own a two houses on one lot and live in one and rent the other. Our tenants of the last 18 months have been GREAT. Rent is always on time, they never complain, and the house is always tidy. In fact, there was a dirt...
Marcin G.
How to say "No" to a pet request
Hi BiggerPockets Friends!I am about to say "No" to a tenant in response to a request for having a cat in the room. Would you recommend the best way to do so?Of course, the lease does not allow to have pets.However, it...
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...
Daria B.
advice on pet pricing (security deposit and pet rent)
Hi all,I'm "considering" renting to someone who has a cat. This going against my strict policy of no pets to forego the rental sitting on the market longer than normal.My PM says that I can charge a SD for the cat and...