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Nicholas Morgan
  • Cincinnati, OH
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Signed Pet Rent Lease...now registered as emotional support...?

Nicholas Morgan
  • Cincinnati, OH
Posted Apr 9 2021, 21:31

Hello everyone, 

I have tenants who moved into a property back in November 2020 and signed a lease through April 2022. They had two pets and they have signed as part of the lease a section discussing an additional $75/mo in pet rent as well as signed an additional pet addendum. 

I received notice this evening that they have gotten their pets registered as emotional support animals now. 

Do I need to immediately cease the monthly pet rent charge although we have a signed pet rent agreement in place before they became emotional support animals? Since we're changing the lease now, should I inform them we'll need to sign a new lease or amendment that removes the pet rent? If I sign a new lease, can I (should I?) up the house rent to compensate for the lack of pet rent?

I'm certain this is just a ploy to save $75/mo. Which I understand. Want to proceed fairly and most importantly proper in terms of the law. 

Looking for your advice. 

Thanks! 

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