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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  Isn't that why property owners charge a non-refundable pet deposit? I've seen the deposit vary by the size of the house. The bigger the house, the more rooms they get into, the more damage they can potentially cause. It's a one time fee and property owners can still deduct from a renters deposit if a pet deposit doesn't cover it. At least that's my understanding. It's one of the prices we pay as pet owners. Usually, on a rental house, pets are allowed. In apts it's harder to find pet friendly housing due to the liability on the owner and the close quarters people share.
My dad has a house he rents out too. That's what we've done in the past, and as long as we're clear on the "pet terms" and people agree to it, it hasn't been a problem. Most of the remodeling we've done in the past gets down regardless of whether or not a person has pets. We paint, replace carpets, check everything electrical, all the pipes are checked, and we clean out what the past renter has left behind. We've had worse tenants without pets than the ones that have pets. |
We paint and replace the carpet(if in the house) and have everything inspected to make sure in proper working condition. I am talking about door frames, chewed up sheetrock, cabinets, hardwood floors and having to replace the sub floor,you can't get out cat pee. You are talking thousand of dollars, not 700 or 800 deposit. Thats why its harder to get houses to rent in our area.