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Salvatore Ross
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Deposits and Fees

Salvatore Ross
  • Property Manager
  • Miami, FL
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Is anyone charging a security deposit for guests? If so, how much and why? 

Is anyone charging a fee for pets? Or baking it into the nightly rate and/or cleaning fee?

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    Collin Hays
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    Collin Hays
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    We charge for pets, but realize full well that many folks are bringing pets without notifying us.  

    We do not charge damage deposits.  Guests are wary of a damage deposit, and charging one will chase off many potential guests.  We rarely have damage from a guest stay, but if we do, it's the cost of doing business.  

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