Having those general rules will usually ensure that you get only responsible pet owners.We give our tenants the option of paying an annual Pet Accommodation Fee or a monthly Pet Accommodation Fee. 

This helps with making them pet friendly.

More than 60% of scheduled  were "no-show/no-call".Some were ineligeble for the house  requirements No Pets, No Smoking, maximum occupancy or income level  parameters in listings.

From their pets to the number of people occupying the units to the fact that they paid their rent late every month.

The attorney can also then assist you with creating the following compliant with all federal, state and local laws:1) Rental Application2) Lease & Pet Addendum3) Renewal documents4) Nonpayment Warning Letters5) Eviction Letters & Notices6) Legal Entry Notices7) Security Deposit & Release of Liability Letters8) Vendor Contracts with insurance and other requirements9) MoveIn & MoveOut Procedures to Share with Tenants10) Etc.Hope this helps!

CASH FOR KEYS AND POSSESSION AGREEMENTThis agreement is made this _____ day of ____________________, 20_____ between ________________________________ (hereafter referred to as Owner/Landlord) and Occupant/Tenants______________________________________________________ (hereafter referred to as Occupant/Tenant).Occupant/Tenant is currently residing at _________________________________ ____________________________________ a property that is currently owned by the Owner/Landlord.Occupant/Tenant agrees to FULLY vacate the premises on or before ______/_______/_______.Occupant/Tenant agrees not to vandalize the property, or to remove, allow the removal, or damage in any way, the fixtures, appliances, copper or any other part of the property.Occupant/Tenant agrees to remove any pets or any kind of animals entirely from the property by departure date.Owner/Landlord agrees to pay Occupant/Tenant the sum of $__________________ upon completion of the terms of this agreement and inspection by Owner/Landlord or Owner/Landlord’s agent.Owner/Landlord agrees payment will be made immediately upon satisfactory inspection, and that payment will be made directly to Occupant/Tenant.All parties agree that this agreement is null and void if Occupant/Tenant does not meet the terms of this agreement and Owner/Landlord can file an eviction action as allowed by law.This Agreement shall not be binding unless and until all parties that occupy or claim any interest in the premises have signed this Agreement.DATE____/_____/____________________________________ _____________________________Tenant/Occupant Signature Owner/Landlord or Agent______________________________

The entire property was fenced in for pets, exterior of the home painted, and a driveway installed.

I like to make sure if folks say there will be 2 guests, there are only 2 guests and no pets in the property.

We advertised as no pets allowed and that lost us a lot of lookers.

The other option is a hefty pet rent per dog on top of a large pet deposit but even then it probably won't be enough to cover the costs.