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Kyle Burrows Unapproved Pet - Not on Lease
11 May 2018 | 58 replies

Hello BP! We are managing our first rental property and have come across a concern with pets at the property. We approved 1 dog (specifically identified on the lease) for the tenants. We recently learned that they too...

Tom R. How many pets would you allow?
6 February 2019 | 5 replies

I have an applicant that wants to bring 4 pets to to my 1000 sq ft house.  1 medium, 1 small dogs and 2 cats. Its got a big yard but I am worried that it is too many pets for the size of the house. What are your limits?

Colin Lange Pet Addendum in New York (not NYC)
18 October 2023 | 5 replies

Hey!
I have a no pet policy for my units, but one of my tenants worked around this by making her cat an Emotional Support Animal. I am feeling cornered by this and don't think that I have many options. A highly exper...

Isaac B. How much should you charge for a pet fee?
3 April 2020 | 12 replies

I'm a landlord in Portland, OR. I have an interested tenant who has a small cat. Initially I was going to accept no pets on my property. But I think I will give in. How much do you charge extra per month for a cat?

Seth B. Can you get rid of cat smell?
2 June 2015 | 5 replies

Now that I am in the process of looking for a tenant with my duplex I'm starting to get asked a lot if pets are allowed. Someone just inquired and has 2 dogs and 2 cats.. I'm not so sure if I should even consider it b...

Bonnie Low Cats vs. Dogs - What do you allow?
9 September 2020 | 15 replies

We're getting ready to rent out our 3/2 1250 sq ft recently flipped home with a small front yard and generous backyard. As pet owners ourselves, we're willing to allow our tenants to have a family pet, but realize bot...

Chris Buesing No Pets?
7 April 2016 | 26 replies

I'm sure no one has ever had this happen.  I got through showing the property and hand the prospective tenants their rental app, and she looks at me and says, "oh, there's no pets?  I have a cat."  Ugh.  

Salvatore Ross Pet Friendly Pros vs Cons
27 September 2023 | 9 replies

I am considering making my vacation rental pet-friendly or maybe just dog-friendly. Any pros vs cons? Any positive stories? Any horror stories?Any different/unique pets that you welcomed?Any tips on what to supply gue...

Mike Toole Renter with Outdoor Cat
8 September 2021 | 5 replies

Hi everyone,One of my applicants has a outside cat, and I'm curious if outdoor cat is considered a pet. If so, does anyone have any bad experiences with outdoor cats? Like do they cause any damages to the properties? ...

Linda Thomas Let's talk pets in a rental house
13 August 2021 | 47 replies

Hi everyone,
How does everyone handle pets in their rentals. Currently in PA. pet deposits, non refundable pet fees, or pet rent? why or why not? and what are the fees you use for dog, cat, rabbit, ginea pig? 
I'm ...