Pet deposit: Tier based on size of pet?

[Ryan VanPatten]

Hey all,

I wanted to see what everyone did when it came to pet deposits.  I was wondering if anyone did different amounts depending on size and variety/breed of pets.

Thanks!

[Bogdan Cirlig]

Yeah you will still need to shampoo carpets and remove pet dandruff or whatever when they move out. Your next tenant might have pet allergies and you're on the hook. I always explain it like that to my tenants with pets if they whine about the "size" of that fee. Same for those who smoke inside, I take it off their deposit, because honestly I have to put a fresh coat of paint to cover up the "yellow" on the walls.