Pet Suggestions for Landlords, Please (for real)

[crow_noir]

Main points I agree with are:

# Interview of each pet BEFORE tenant is allowed to have it. (Includes references on owner.)

# Have to provide proof yearly that pet is up to date on vaccinations.

# Possibly doing random inspections.

[Don Juan's mom]

I serve as on-site manager for the eight-unit building where I live. As it happens, the landlord is an animal lover, God bless him. He owns two dogs, but we still have to be VERY careful about dogs, due to problems in the past with irresponsible owners who let the dog poop in the front yard or (worse) on the walkways and didn't clean up. When I take an application from a dog owner, he ALWAYS asks me if I met the dog.

He charges an extra pet deposit to cover cleaning and fumigation on move-out. He also has a provision in the lease for pet owners stating that the tenant is not to bring any additional animals on the property. Naturally, I'm also expected to report any problems, such as insects or smells.

Liz

[MyCatMowgli]

As long as there is no pet rent Im happy.

I mean, I understand the extra deposit, but extra cash every month is just plain stupid!