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I would like to get some opinions on this. I know a lot of people who do not allow animals and I think that it can hurt in the long run. Most people have at least one pet, most commonly a dog or a cat. I have always felt it is best to allow pets but set a limit dependable on the size and number of said pets. So allowing one large dog or two smaller dogs. With cats, simply allowing 2 of them possibly requesting they have to be fixed and declawed. What are your thoughts on pets? Do you allow them?
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I just let a 1 BR place (fenced) usually advertise as "pets negotiable". That way if its someone with a Rotweiller you can pass. Let to a young professional guy just separated, has weekend custody of 2 extremely well behaved dogs (yes, it is a lot more common that you imagine!). He's a model tenant as well, would have been a pity to have let him go. -
I've had solo Mums with kids cause more damage than tenants with dogs.
The property has to be suitable for the type of pet - eg fenced for dog/kids.The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates and a monthly salary - Fred Wilson.Comment
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Rentals that allow pets are sought after as there are so few of them esp. good quality rentals. Take a pet bond and charge extra per week.
cheers,
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i have a girl in one of my hovels with a dog, been there a year no problem, its better behaved than my own mongrelsComment
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I allow pets, ad says pets negotiable.
You have to be prepared to be strict and have the tenant pay for any damage to carpet.
That said there is seldom damageComment
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Unless the carpet is beyond the depreciable life and the TT say no.Originally posted by Eugene View Post
But yes - be strict and very selective.
As has been suggested a lot of people pets are better behaved than others children.Comment
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Goldfish OK?
Ponies OK?Comment
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That would depend.Originally posted by Perry View Post
Isn't that why you say 'negotiable'?Comment
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Wish my tenants would get a pony-there's half an acre of land there just over growing and running wildComment
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