I know the best approach to pet-proofing is not allowing pets, but based on a recent discussion with my new property manager new tenant laws may require that Landlords allow "comfort" pets.  So that being said, I plan...

Hey, I’m considering going pet friendly. What are some best practices that folks enforce on guests when being pet friendly?This will be my first foray into the universe of admitting pets so all feedback is welcome.I f...

Hi, all! I asked my lawyer about service and emotional support animals. This is what he said regarding fair housing.If an applicant or tenant wants to have a service animal or emotional support animal, the tenant must...

My family is seeking to purchase a multi use farm. We are looking to reside there and run a luxury kennel for large breed dogs. We thought about VA loans, but they are two restrictive. I am hoping to learn from the me...

When I have tenants who have cats, the exterior door weather seals get ripped to shreds.Like this:or like this:and being in Florida, this increases the electric bill because the air conditioning has to run more, and t...

I’m having some anxiety over an issue I’m having with my tenant. I own a two family house. I live on the first floor and I have a tenant on the 2nd floor. In June 2018 a retired cop moved in. During the interview we t...

I am purchasing a tenant occupied property. They all currently have pets. Is it legal to write in my rental agreement that no other pets are allowed to live there? (i.e. I want them to sign something stating how many ...

Hi Friends,I Was doing some research for a Client of Mine Regarding one of his tenants and specifically his liability as owner of that house. His Tenant is a Section 8 Renter and the Tenants have a Barking Pit-bull in...

Hey! I have been successfully renting out 3 rooms in my single family home while living in the unfinished basement for a little over two years now. I have only had to change over tenants one time and each three rooms ...

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I'm inheriting tenants (month-to-month) in a deal i'm working on. They have a dog but didn't put down a pet deposit when they initially moved in a few years ago. Wondering what's a reasonable pet fee to char...