Bruce L.
Tenant got Pit Bull without notice
So, my tenant's neighbor called me today and told me that my tenant got a pit bull. He think he’s had the pit for 2-3 weeks now. My lease does not allow for a Pit Bull and I clearly stated to my tenant when they ...
Ethan Hamilton
landlording rules for no pet policy.
If I (landlord) own a dog and want to set no pet policy in my house hack, can I still own a dog and live in my unit?
Christina Berry
Service Dogs
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...
Cameron Moore
Should I Allow Dogs In My Rental?
I see this topic asked many times a week. My response is always the same, and it is as follows. Primarily, I will describe certain breeds to my clients as not their tendencies but their abilities. You have to be able ...
Jason Hartman
Pet Rent
I love pets but have yet to see them improve the value of my properties. Are you charging "pet rent" on your rentals? I'm pretty easy going about accepting pets but try to charge $25-$40 per month for each pet. In ...
Amy Lee
Not picking up after dog
I have a difficult tenant in a sense that this person's dad is a nEW yOrK CiTy REal eStaTE aGEnT. He has said that he wants to be present for my city point of sale inspection (which is none of his business), declined ...
Ludmila M.
Tenant objections to extra costs for a puppy (previous dog died)
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 ...
Nahal Beckam
Big trouble for first time landlord
Hello, we rented our house to a coupe claiming they only had a cat. but now our neighbors are telling me they have a little dog. I by no means allow dogs in my house for so many reasons. I am just very confused and ve...
Francis A.
Appropriate (legal) response to section 8 inquiries and service dogs - Los Angeles California
Hi,I received an inquiry asking if I accepted section 8 tenants and service dogs. I understand it is a process to qualify one's rental to be section 8 ready so to speak. We weren't planning on pets but I understand "...
Jacob Haskins
Vetting Applicants with Pets
Good morning, BP Community. I have been reading the forums about allowing tenants with pets. It seems the community is about a 50/50 split between allowing pets in rentals or not. I was originally leaning towards a...