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Regarding aggressive dog behavior: I have to meet the dog at it's current home (that's important, so you can see/smell what your rental unit will look/smell like soon) before approval. I start taking mental notes the minute I walk up. Is dog inside barking constantly? Does it start barking once I ring the doorbell/knock and does it ever shut up once I'm there? Does it act aggressive toward me? Can the owner control it? --173.17.xx.xx

I allow cats and ask that there is one litter box for each and the limit of cats is two. I take small dogs up to twenty lbs full grown which eliminates bull dog breeds. Yes, I will probably have to replace some carpet but people with dogs or cats stay a long time and I make money by not having the unit empty for two months every year or so. --73.33.xxx.xxx

Thank you for your responses...looks like I am going to allow it and financially it makes sense. --65.118.xxx.xxx

Then ehhh we charge a pet fee(not deposit) to even have the pet at the house. Then we charge them more rent as well. Inspections every 3 months. I don't call them inspections. i say I am coming over to change out the furnace filter which is true. --173.239.xxx.xxx

Think pets, I have rear fenced yards in each one of my 10 units. So it works well for me to rent with people with pets. Generally they stay longer with that said, the in the overall income is better for me. Like other good ideas here. I would absolutely have a separate pet agreement. Also make the people have a personal insurance agreement. In case things go wrong. The expense coming out of their personal insurance not your pocket. Also, always, always inspect the dog or cat before you accept it by going to their current home. It will tell you an awful lot about the dog and also the quality of the people that would be moving into your place. You can also increase the security deposit with a head over the general security deposit and either keep the entire deposit at the end of the lease, or a part of it. Some people charge more per month to when they have an animal than just the general rental cost of the unit. Also in your rental agreement put in a statement that the renter is responsible for 100% of any animal damage in any manner to anybody or the apartment in general. Now days. It's a fad that too many people need a service dog for their emotional shortcomings. So you'll automatically find people wanting to rent your unit that have a service dog. You cannot charge any security deposit for service dogs that is a national law. But you can put other typical restraints on the service dog such as it has to be on a leash and items like that. Somebody's got to take care of man's best friend. So why don't you do it with your apartment --24.251.xxx.xx

Think pets, I have rear fenced yards in each one of my 10 units. So it works well for me to rent with people with pets. Generally they stay longer with that said, the in the overall income is better for me. Like other good ideas here. I would absolutely have a separate pet agreement. Also make the people have a personal insurance agreement. In case things go wrong. The expense coming out of their personal insurance not your pocket. Also, always, always inspect the dog or cat before you accept it by going to their current home. It will tell you an awful lot about the dog and also the quality of the people that would be moving into your place. You can also increase the security deposit with a head over the general security deposit and either keep the entire deposit at the end of the lease, or a part of it. Some people charge more per month to when they have an animal than just the general rental cost of the unit. Also in your rental agreement put in a statement that the renter is responsible for 100% of any animal damage in any manner to anybody or the apartment in general. Now days. It's a fad that too many people need a service dog for their emotional shortcomings. So you'll automatically find people wanting to rent your unit that have a service dog. You cannot charge any security deposit for service dogs that is a national law. But you can put other typical restraints on the service dog such as it has to be on a leash and items like that. Somebody's got to take care of man's best friend. So why don't you do it with your apartment --24.251.xxx.xx

I stopped accepting birds because they toss bird seed all over and that brings in mice --174.216.x.xxx

I stopped accepting birds because they toss bird seed all over and that brings in mice --174.216.x.xxx

Jain,easy to know how aggressive the dog is.Just put your hand in front of his face,depending on how much blood you see on the floor,that's how aggressive he is?...............Charlie.........................no blood,nice doggy..................... --174.199.xx.xx

In addition to what others have said: My pet addendum includes a description of each pet along with a full-body photograph, certification that it is fixed & vaccinated, and veterinarian information so I can verify everything. I also have them bring their dog with them to the showing, where I expect it to demonstrate basic good manners. If the dog is not allowed in their car, it's not allowed in my house. --68.105.xxx.xxx

If you rent to a pet owner chances are a pet will be coming - I couldn't resist - Do a home visit to see how much paint is rubbed from the existing fence, does the yard smell like a zoo, I always want photo vet records - medical or actual pet... --76.188.xxx.xx

Great screening question - will your vet give you a positive reference? --24.101.xxx.xxx

Do not rent to section 8 tenants with pets. That's a recipe for disaster. --74.70.xx.xx

My lease forbids exotic pets and aquariums. --108.188.xxx.xxx

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I should do some calling around to see what others are doing in my area. --165.201.xxx.xxx

We allow pets. It definitely opens up the market. To be honest I have yet to encounter severe damage from any pet. It's the owners that cause damage when we have it. We, like many, charge a one-time fee of $200 per pet. Again, a fee is non-refundable, unlike a deposit. If we get reports of smelly yards/back patio areas, excessive barking, etc., we address it with the tenant immediately. We also require folks who have 'dangerous breeds' to provide proof of insurance that covers if their dog bites someone. Technically, that doesn't protect me, as you can pretty much sue anyone associated with an issue in Louisiana, but it helps. I inquired with my insurance company about dangerous breed coverage for me as landlord and they seemed a little confused about the question. In the end I basically got a "it's probably good if you don't allow them but nothing in your policy prevents it." It's a major insurance company you all would know well. --173.216.xxx.xxx

Kkezir - I'm in KS as well and my pet terms are very similar. I don't collect pet deposits, though, I collect "Pet Placement Fees" which takes the pet deposit refund off the table. I charge $150 for pets under 35 lbs and $200 for pets over 35 lbs. No size restriction. Max of 2 pets. Must be dog or cat only and over 1 year. Pet rent $15 per pet. I also don't have a breed restriction. If an applicant has an aggressive breed I can accept their dog with written proof that their renter's insurance policy will cover potential claims arising from the dog. This shifts the burden for denial or acceptance of the applicant on their insurer and not on me. If they can provide proof, I'm good and everyone has peace of mind - including the applicant. Fyi - I've replaced more carpet from small dogs who urinated by the 100's and from larger field breeds such as labradors and goldens who's oily coats saturated the carpet and pro carpet cleaners couldn't extract the smells. So I find a lot of the common pet criteria around size and breed not real relevant. So many households have pets that I'd be losing a huge share of the tenant pool to not allow them. Plus, they bring many families so much joy, including my own household, that the costs from pet damage outweigh the benefits. I have a Fido station in our apartment community tenants love it. dog owners congregate and meet each other in our dog walk area. I don't provide a Fido station or extras for the duplexes or SFHs of course. I also know all the pets names and always visit with them when I'm there for a work order. I think tenants are very happy to have a place who appreciates their pets so I'm pro pets forever! --24.124.xx.xxx

If I would have never permitted pets (especially cats) in my houses I would have saved way way way more than what I gained on deposits and increased rents..... one bad cat can cause many many thousands in damage.. hard to collect... --129.42.xxx.xx

You If you are bringing your pet (up to two pets, up to 35 pounds) onto the premises, then provide verifiable proof, that the pet is at least one (1) year old, has all current shots, all immunizations and is neutered or spayed. Refundable pet fee is $300 and monthly pet rent is $25. We have dedicated pet area. --170.173.x.xx

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We go over rules of cleaning up after your pet & where to dispose of feces. Any violation of cleaning up is cause for animal to be removed from property and/or eviction. --98.166.xxx.xx

I accept pets in homes where it makes sense(no carpet etc). The pet fee is 160.00 and 35.00 pet rent per pet per month. I signed a lease recently for a place that normally rents out at 650.00 per month and with to pets - both of which I met first ( cat and dog) the total rent per month is 720.00. As already suggested search Q&A to find out about things like OdorXit as well as good and bad experiences others have had. --174.232.xxx.xxx

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allow 2 pets max w/$500 for each and $100 cleaning fee for each. If they don't like it, they go live somewhere else. That's a lot of incentive and they work harder to get their $$$ back. But everybody still seems to be in the dark about SERVICE ANIMALS, ETC! I want to see a notarized doctor's report on this issue. --24.252.xxx.xxx

We've had no problems with dogs. --108.249.xxx.xx

In OR you can’t charge a pet rent AND a pet deposit. One or the other. HOWEVER I have noticed an alarming trend - just say it is a “service anamal” and ALL bets are off. You cannot charge eather a pet deposit OR pet rent and you must accept the Anaminal REGARDLESS OF SIZE OR WEIGHT. MY tenants are always finding this out and that ties my hands. So even if you take pets or you don’t you are SOL. --75.175.xx.xxx

Landlords and Ladies, let's keep abreast of what is going on currently in the news regarding DELTA AIRLINES! Someone tried to get her PEACOCK on the plane, claiming it was an EMOTIONAL pet. The lawyers got involved. Delta reps told them the animal was not the right size and not the right weight. So far, so good. The lawyers apparently were satisfied, although the article didn't make it clear whose side they were on. --24.252.xxx.xxx

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