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Michael Julian
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Tenant lied about pet, (I am sure this has been covered)

Michael Julian
  • Investor
  • Franklin, TN
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Again, sorry to bring up something that has likely been covered multiple times, but I just had a tenant move into one of my rentals. I am strict in my screening and "no pets" was clear in the listing. She has been there a total of two days and I went to repair the water heater and right there on the bathroom counter was a veterinary medication. I opened the bedroom and out came a cat. This tenant is otherwise very clean and her financials are great. It is a solid B property and neighborhood.

I am thinking I have three options at this point. I can require the removal of the cat and evict if it doesn't happen, (which would just make her try to hide it better), hit her with a fee and deposit, or just evict, (which would be the most expensive way out).

I haven't even spoken to her yet. I hate being lied to......

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Michael Julian
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Michael Julian
  • Investor
  • Franklin, TN
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Thank you Nicole. I have never had cats, just a bad experience with one, which was more a bad renter than an animal issue. I think you can see how I feel about dogs by looking at my picture......

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