Would you allow pets in a new built never occupied Duplex?
Would you allow pets in your newly built never occupied 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath Duplex?
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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.