I have been allowing pets in our units and one potential tenant claims that their dog is an emotional support animal. I honestly don’t believe him, but want to make sure that I’m giving equal opportunity. I’m requesti...

So I was showing a unit where I posted no pets.   A prospective tenant came by knowing this and after she asked about whether or not I will accept pets, I said no.  She then proceeded to tell me, "Well, all i have to ...

There are many different ways to transact in the real estate market.  Across the different investing approaches I would love to hear how those here on bigger pockets provide value?  Whether a multi-family reposition w...

Has anyone dealt with a certified service dog situation in a non-pet property? I have a potential tenant coming to look at an apartment that typically does not allow pets. I know there are a lot of laws protecting ser...

Is there a difference between a service pet and a comfort pet? If there is a difference are the regulations regarding rental properties the same? Can pet fees still be applied? Lastly, what are the regulations regardi...

Hello,I was wondering if any of you have had a situation like this arise. I own a college rental property with 6 students renting for a yearly lease. They came to us as a group of 6 and signed the lease without ever d...

I have a strict no pet policy, but lately prospective tenants have been saying "but my dog is a service animal." Is there a legal definition in my state of Michigan of a service dog?  I don't think I can even ask a pr...

The lease has a no pet term and I recently found out my tenant sneaked in a dog. When I ask my tenant to rehome/remove the dog if they would like to stay, they asked if they can pay pet deposit. Few days later, they c...

Hello everyone, I go by Eris. I own a franchise business for almost 3 years now. Recently, I've had a tough time working with people. I know part of it is my problem but I don't know how wrong I am. People keep saying...

I was very happy to hear that the Governor of South Dakota just signed a new bill into law that makes it harder for tenants to claim fake emotional support animals. Thanks to the Multifamily Housing lobby here, we hav...