Anonymous
08/10/2013 06:05
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
I do allow pets and we get a pet deposit and require carpet clean w/flea tick removal upon move out.
Anonymous
08/10/2013 01:26
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
Anonymous wrote:In my lease for tenants with pets, I require carpet/ rug cleaning every 6 months, receipt mailed to me. Then I can see a) they had the cleaning done, and b) what kind of cleaning they had done- was it deep cleaning, flea, deodorizing, etc. If the cleanings are not done, they are taken out of security deposit, and it's my choice of cleaners (who I know will do a thorough job), not theirs.
This is a great idea... As a home owner I do this... Who the hell wants there house smelling like dog.
Anonymous
08/10/2013 00:40
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
In my lease for tenants with pets, I require carpet/ rug cleaning every 6 months, receipt mailed to me. Then I can see a) they had the cleaning done, and b) what kind of cleaning they had done- was it deep cleaning, flea, deodorizing, etc. If the cleanings are not done, they are taken out of security deposit, and it's my choice of cleaners (who I know will do a thorough job), not theirs.
Anonymous
08/10/2013 00:27
Subject: Re:Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Sounds like the problem is the human tenant, not so much the pet.
I would rent to a pet owner, but only dogs, not cats. The smell of cat piss is terrible.
I stipulate the dog is not over 25 pounds, and will periodically check up on the property to make sure extra pets aren't living there.
Once again, this is a problem with the human, not the pet. Someone who allows the litter box to get so filthy it smells is probably a slob to begin with.
Agree.
A well cared for cat with responsible owners will be far less destructive than the average dog.
Anonymous
08/09/2013 20:47
Subject: Re:Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like the problem is the human tenant, not so much the pet.
I would rent to a pet owner, but only dogs, not cats. The smell of cat piss is terrible.
I stipulate the dog is not over 25 pounds, and will periodically check up on the property to make sure extra pets aren't living there.
Once again, this is a problem with the human, not the pet. Someone who allows the litter box to get so filthy it smells is probably a slob to begin with.
Anonymous
08/09/2013 20:40
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
Anonymous wrote:To all landlords,
Would you rent to pet owners? If you have experience renting to pet owners, could you provide me with insights of what I should be adding to the lease? And how to best protect my property.
Thanks in advance!
You could also require rental insurance paid by the tenant....
Anonymous
08/09/2013 20:36
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
Anonymous wrote:No, I will never rent to pet owners again. The first tenant I had, I allowed a dog. The thing peed all over the place, and luckily my tenant was nice, and he paid to replace the 1 year old carpet.
With my next tenant, I took a much bigger deposit and said no pets. She brought an animal anyway that peed and pooped all over the place. It also chewed up cabinets. She wasn't as nice, and I was only able to take her full security deposit, which covered about 1/2 of the damage.
Irresponsible pet owner.... Sounds like she left the dog in the house alone for hours... Or days ...
Anonymous
08/09/2013 19:59
Subject: Re:Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
Sounds like the problem is the human tenant, not so much the pet.
I would rent to a pet owner, but only dogs, not cats. The smell of cat piss is terrible.
I stipulate the dog is not over 25 pounds, and will periodically check up on the property to make sure extra pets aren't living there.
I would rent to a pet owner, but only dogs, not cats. The smell of cat piss is terrible.
I stipulate the dog is not over 25 pounds, and will periodically check up on the property to make sure extra pets aren't living there.
Anonymous
08/09/2013 19:44
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
No, I will never rent to pet owners again. The first tenant I had, I allowed a dog. The thing peed all over the place, and luckily my tenant was nice, and he paid to replace the 1 year old carpet.
With my next tenant, I took a much bigger deposit and said no pets. She brought an animal anyway that peed and pooped all over the place. It also chewed up cabinets. She wasn't as nice, and I was only able to take her full security deposit, which covered about 1/2 of the damage.
With my next tenant, I took a much bigger deposit and said no pets. She brought an animal anyway that peed and pooped all over the place. It also chewed up cabinets. She wasn't as nice, and I was only able to take her full security deposit, which covered about 1/2 of the damage.
Anonymous
08/09/2013 18:20
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
Anonymous wrote:To all landlords,
Would you rent to pet owners? If you have experience renting to pet owners, could you provide me with insights of what I should be adding to the lease? And how to best protect my property.
Thanks in advance!
I actually am looking for a rental and yes I am a pet owner... In your case I would see the pet.. Spend an hour or so with the pet... With the owner Present of couRse, in my case I will be establishing a pet resume , reference etc... Or and taking pics of my current home... To prove that I don't allow my dog to destroy my home.
This is a sticky situation, but you always have your tenant's security deposit if need be ...
Anonymous
08/09/2013 16:23
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
We require that we meet the dog and stipulate that a particular pet has to be approved in writing by us. We reserve the right to ask for an extra deposit.
But we rent a small inexpensive studio apartment in our basement so we are around and monitor the situation.
But we rent a small inexpensive studio apartment in our basement so we are around and monitor the situation.
Anonymous
08/09/2013 16:02
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
No, I won't rent to pet owners. I have carpet in good condition in my rental. I think it's a bad idea personally.
Anonymous
08/09/2013 15:27
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
Not a landlord, but I had cats in rentals for a while. Jack up the security deposit and document move-in/out condition thoroughly.
We always left places better than they were at the outset, but that isn't always the case. Documenting protects you and your tenants.
We always left places better than they were at the outset, but that isn't always the case. Documenting protects you and your tenants.
Anonymous
08/09/2013 15:19
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
I really, really would not do it unless you plan on renting to someone whose house you have seen and know to be in a condition similar to that of your property. People have very different ideas about what it means to be a responsible pet owner, especially when it comes to what is perceived as normal wear-and-tear and cleanliness. Even with a pet deposit you can end up having to do a lot of work to get the property back into rent-ready condition after a pet leaves.
Anonymous
08/09/2013 15:14
Subject: Rental to Pet Owners--Landlords
To all landlords,
Would you rent to pet owners? If you have experience renting to pet owners, could you provide me with insights of what I should be adding to the lease? And how to best protect my property.
Thanks in advance!
Would you rent to pet owners? If you have experience renting to pet owners, could you provide me with insights of what I should be adding to the lease? And how to best protect my property.
Thanks in advance!