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Nazeam Joseph
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Would you allow pets in a new built never occupied Duplex?

Nazeam Joseph
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Would you allow pets in your newly built never occupied 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath Duplex?

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Dave Toelkes
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Dave Toelkes
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As a general rule, I don't allow pets at all, no matter how long I have owned the rental. In the 30+ years I have been landlording, I have never had a longer-than normal turnover vacancy because I don't allow pets.  But you probably need to consider each applicant's pet request on a case-by-case basis and abide by whatever constraints your rental dwelling insurance policy includes on type of pet, breed, weight, etc. Also, some condo associations don't allow pets in rental units.  I have condos in two separate complexes that have a no-pet rule for renters.  

i do currently have a long term tenant (twelve years, Section 8 for the past seven) who lost her husband some time ago.  A couple years after his death, she asked for permission to get a small dog.  This is a long term tenant, always on time with the rent, and takes care of the property.  I will probably have this tenant for the rest of her life.  I did grant permission for her to have a pet.  My property manager added a pet addendum to the lease.  Again, you can have a blanket rule but still make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

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