Unauthorized pet

[Steve S.]

I have a tenant who said they would like to have a German Shepard. I agreed and they paid the non refundable pet deposit of $300. I did a drive by and saw that there is not one , but 2 dogs! Do I call him out and make him pay a second pet deposit? Or confront him with a warning but let it slide? He just moved in a month ago. The property is out of state and I just hired the property manager recently....

[Rick Baggenstoss]

Well, "pet deposit" should really be a pet fee - nonrefundable.  Yes, 2 pets do twice the damage so you should ask for another.  

BTW, some landlords also add pet rent.  This is like a $20/pet additional fee for pets. 

This tenant has broken your rules.  Keep them on a short leash!