All Forum Posts by: Erika Banks

Based on the sound of it, we're definitely dealing with an emotional support dog vs service dog.

Thank you all for your feedback!

I've got a landlording question -- I have a tenant that has a child requiring a service dog.  The tenant has purchased a puppy and registered the dog as a Service Animal.  I understand I am limited to two questions I can ask :

(1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and 

(2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform.)

However, the puppy isn't potty trained.  Am I able to collect a security deposit or request that the dog be potty trained before entry? Want to make sure I abide by laws, but also protect the property....

Thank you in advance for the assistance.

Awesome! Thank you everyone for your feedback and recommendations.

I'm going to start the property management company interview process today.

I'll keep all posted.

Thanks

Erika

Yes, I'm buying the unit on my own.

I'm about to acquire a 45 unit apartment complex in San Antonio.

I'm very familiar with single family residents, but apartment complexes are uncharted territory--but this deal is too good to pass.

I think I should hire a property management company - can anyone give me any insight into what I should look for with the property management companies?  What is the average fee that property managers charge for apartments?

Or do I hire an on-sight manager - one of the residents?

Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Erika