Should I charge for actual pet repairs in addition to monthly pet fee?
Hi BP, we charge a $50 non-refundable pet deposit and a $25/mo fee per pet. In my mind, this is a nominal amount to help in the event that we have to cover extensive damage that the normal deposit would not cover.
I just had a tenant move out and found the place has fleas and some other minor damages. I realize I should probably apply the initial $50 deposit by nature of it being a "pet deposit", but would you deduct the rest of the extermination fee from the normal security deposit or count the $25/mo funds toward this and give them a full security deposit refund? I think of the $25 as an "option" fee to allow the pet to live there, much like someone would charge to add an extra appliance, etc. and not necessarily to cover damages. What do you think?