Rachel H.
Tenant's Girlfriend Staying Too Much?
Hi everyone. I have a great tenant. He's responsible, responsive, takes good care of the place, pays on time, etc. I've recently noticed, though, that his girlfriend stays over several times a week. She also has a sma...
Bevan Houston
FYI - Oklahoma Law going into effect 11/1 - assistance animals
Per this Tulsa World article: HB3282, by Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City and Sen. Kimberly David, R-PorterThe bill defines the term "assistance animal" to mean an animal that works, provides assistance or performs...
Tim Ellis
The Service Dog Dilemma
I wanted to share with you a situation that recently came up with one of our rentals regarding service dogs. Please note we are located in Pennsylvania, though this issue is at a federal level. The Situation: Our ...
Alex Marz
Tenants bringing in vicious animals after lease is signed
Vicious guard dogs, verbally abusing other tenants, with intent to do bodily harm. All animals are allowed in the lease. LL was not aware dog was so vicious, or was he? LL did not properly screen pets and could not ...
Jack B.
Another pitbull as an "emotional support animal" applicant
More and more tenants and tenant applicants are quick to perk up and claim "I have a pitbull, it's an emotional support animal" as if they have found some fool proof loophole. Some applicants have as many as 3 pitbull...
Wesley W.
Evidence of unauthorized animal uncovered during inspection
Hi folks,
My lease requires all animals to be approved prior to their being kept in the rental unit, and there is a one-time fee and additional monthly charge for each approved animal.
The subject tenant has approva...
Alysha Pederson
Pet Deposit or Monthly Pet Fee?
Hello BP Team,
My name is Alysha and I live in Littleton Colorado. I am curious if many of you prefer a pet deposit or prefer monthly payments. I have a 3bd 3ba single family. In either instance what is your price? ...
Nathan Gesner
Landlord allows emotional support animal, still gets sued.
https://www.kcrg.com/2020/07/02/iowa-supreme-court-sides-with-pet-allergies-over-support-animal-in-tenant-dispute/This is an unusual case, but I bring it up because it's likely to become more common as emotional suppo...
Ada Tor
Are STR's worth it for a high-income earner?
I am considering venturing into the STR market chasing higher returns (gotta be honest!) after liquidating my long term rentals. My first "trial" STR would be my primary residence on days when I'm not home, which is a...
Lei L.
Do you allow pet in your rental home? Do you allow smoke inside?
If allowed, how much do you charge for pets?And smoke inside?Thanks.