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James Guillot Do you allow pets?
7 November 2025 | 7 replies
At most I would allow a small dog (less than 25 pounds, full grown) and charge a pet fee (pet rent) 
Maya Jones Listing my first unit
9 November 2025 | 10 replies
That’ll help you stay competitive and attract qualified tenants faster.Also, make sure you’re very clear about your rental requirements in your listing — things like minimum income, credit score, move-in date, and pet policy.
Ashley Bitner Feeling Frustrated with our STR
6 November 2025 | 81 replies
Do you allow pets?
Emily B. Dog issue (rookie investor)
30 October 2025 | 4 replies
If you decide to allow it, I would add an addendum to the lease stating the rules and possibly getting a pet deposit.
Donald Paul Tenant Screening Questionnaire
27 October 2025 | 4 replies
I like to do that too - it helps save you and your applicants time if they're not a good fit - for example, they have a pet and you don't allow pets or they want a 6 month lease and you only start with a 12 month lease. 
Maya Jones Allowing dogs and what types
20 October 2025 | 6 replies
If you are not planning on renewing them I would not accept a pet
Harsh Patel Would you rent to someone with 3 prior evictions if they offer higher rent?
6 November 2025 | 64 replies
.- These are actually pets the applicants are trying to avoid paying additional pet fees & rent for.
Leo Parshukov Tenant screening questions
1 November 2025 | 4 replies
3) How many people & pets?
Carol Burns renters insurance with pet damage coverage??
3 October 2025 | 7 replies
@Carol BurnsYes, we always require renters' insurance, especially if they have pets.
Lakita Woodson Understanding Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications
3 November 2025 | 2 replies
These changes don’t involve physical alterations to the property but instead adjust how housing services or policies are administered.Examples of Reasonable Accommodations:Allowing a service animal or emotional support animal in a “no pets” community.Providing a reserved parking space closer to the resident’s unit for someone with mobility limitations.Permitting rent payment by mail or online for a resident who has trouble visiting the office.Extending rental deadlines temporarily due to hospitalization or disability-related delays.Landlord Responsibility:Landlords must approve reasonable requests that do not create an undue financial or administrative burden.Requests should be handled promptly and confidentially.You may request verification of the disability or need for the accommodation (especially if it’s not obvious), but you cannot ask about the details of the disability itself.Tenant Responsibility:The tenant must make the request (verbally or in writing) and explain how the accommodation relates to their disability.The tenant must continue to follow all lease terms unrelated to the accommodation.What Is a Reasonable Modification?