How Much to Charge for pets?

Question

What are some common fees for pets in a rental home? We are looking at a model that charges a pet fee monthly rather then a one time deposit.

Peter Tverdov · Answer

$30 for a cat or small dog (like one that goes in a purse)

$40 for medium sized dog

$50 for a large dog (over 50 pounds)

That is the system my management company uses.

Travis Koolick · Answer

Does anyone have any idea on the charges for canaries. does it differ according to species or size??

Kris L. · Answer

Our PM company charges a flat $250 pet fee (per animal) at lease signing.

Lauren C. · Answer

We do $25 per pet per month regardless of breed/size. Landlord friends of ours do $50/month regardless of how many pets assuming tenants will lie and only say they have 1.

Andrew Goodson · Answer

Okay, great information. I like @Peter T. layout, it fits my style with the townhome and the location of it. As long as their is weight restrictions, within my contract identifying a clear boundary, it should be fine. So I think I am going to go by the following:

Per pet paid monthly:

$30 for a cat or small dog *(Up to 14 Lbs)

$40 for medium sized dog *(15-49 lbs)

$50 for a large dog *(50 lbs or greater)

*Subject to the Breed of the dog and not necessarily the weight of the dog

Refundable 200 Deposit

Anthony Wick · Answer

@Andrew Goodson

We charge $150 non-refundable fee, plus $50 a month, for up to two pets. And there are breed restrictions as set forth by my insurance company.

Will Brooks · Answer

I charge both.  A refundable deposit of $200 and $25 monthly.  Remember, making your deposit refundable incentivizes the tenant to recoup their money and not allow their pet(s) to cause damage.

Brett B. · Answer

I set mine to $25 per month per animal, dog or cat, no matter the size, limit of 2 animals.  I also have on there a $150 non-refundable pet fee.  The tenant I just put in place is okay with this and wants either a dog or two cats.  Going by weight/size seemed too variable and hard to determine.

Andrew Goodson · Answer

@Bill Goodland & @Peter T. is that per dog?

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