Pet Cats in SFR rental

[Deepak Arora]

Hi All,

I recently acquired a house in decent condition in a beautiful neighborhood of Rocklin, CA.

I did some rehab, mainly updating the entire flooring with LVP and repainting the exterior.

The market is slowing down and it is reflecting in the rental applications as well. However, after keeping the house on market for about 3 weeks, we've received an application from a couple living in the neighborhood. They have a small emotional support dog and also a cat. When I read the forums on rentals with pets, it seems like most people are ok with the dogs, as long as they're trained and one of the breeds in the generally accepted list of pets. But most people do not prefer to have cats. 

Based on what the prospective tenant tells me, her cat is well trained and she has had no issues with him in their current or previous rental. 

Any insights anyone can share here for their experience in pet cats in rentals would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

DeEpAk

[Kar Sun]

All issues with pets come from the pet owners. I allow pets in my rentals. I own pets myself. As long as you have a responsible tenant there will not be issues. Make sure you have appropriate clause such as picking up dog waste and not letting pets to hang out in patios or front yards of neighbors. Pets must be leashed and not left outside. I do not take pet security deposit and I do not charge monthly pet fee. I lump everything in one security deposit.