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pet deposits (by Beth [IA]) Apr 16, 2008 4:11 PM

pet deposits (by James [MA]) Apr 16, 2008 4:53 PM

pet deposits (by Laura [VA]) Apr 16, 2008 6:17 PM

pet deposits (by otter [KY]) Apr 17, 2008 6:36 AM

pet deposits (by Beth [IA]) Posted on: Apr 16, 2008 4:11 PM
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State Specific Question About: IOWA (IA)

I want to know if non-refundable pet deposits are legal in Iowa. If you have the answer, could you include the source? Thanks! --128.255.xxx.xxx

pet deposits (by James [MA]) Posted on: Apr 16, 2008 4:53 PM
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Legal doesn't make it a good business decision. Non-refundable anything gives the tenant no incentive to comply. --70.19.xxx.xxx

pet deposits (by Laura [VA]) Posted on: Apr 16, 2008 6:17 PM
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A better idea is an increased refundable security deposit (your usual security deposit plus $400, for instance) plus a monthly 'pet fee' of $25 or so. --71.63.xx.xxx

pet deposits (by otter [KY]) Posted on: Apr 17, 2008 6:36 AM
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I agree on the refundable part... If they've already shelled out $500 that they'll never see again for pet damage, what's their incentive to prevent it? Might as well get their money's worth. --162.114.xx.xx

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