Maxim Lorenz
How to address fish tank in rental?
I have a tenant in Texas who to this day has been great, always pays rent on time, receptive of rent raises, and overall transparent and takes care of the property. Our lease is set to expire 30 Sep 2022 and we renewe...
William Kulow
How do we feel about fish?
So I currently do not allow pets in my rental, but one of my tenants asked me about a fish and was just curious about how landlords felt about it. I feel like it can be costly on utilities but the tenants are responsi...
Shawn Stiteler
Small birds (caged) and Fish... count as pets?
I recently just signed a lease on my first rental property. This property was listed as no pets. We did find a very good qualified individual to rent to. However at the date of the lease signing he asked if fish or ca...
Amber Forkey
Pet Fee for "Aggressive Fish Breed"
A story that's gone viral courtesy of TiKTok. Woman charged $200 pet fee for her "Aggressive fish" plus a $15/mo pet fee. Article here:https://www.inman.com/2023/02/...
Reading this peaked my curiosity for what other...
Katharine Chartrand
I found fish in the rain cachement system
I spent the last two days cleaning out my latest REO purchase with the help of my children. This is a former meth lab/earthship/mining cabin that has been abandoned since the owner died 5 years ago. My 8 year old pee...
Ben Wernert
Should a no pet policy to include pets in tanks...Fish, etc.
I currently have a no pet policy. I had a potential tenant ask if this policy included a "bearded dragon"...small lizard that is kept in a tank.Does anyone have any experience with pets of this nature?I'm wondering i...
Jim Cummings
Animal Cruelty - Tenant Charged With Abandoning Fish
Property Managers: This is One I haven't experienced?Man Charged With Cruelty, Abandonment Of Pet FishWILMINGTON, N.C. – A North Carolina man has been charged with abandoning a pet fish that authorities say he left be...
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Reef Tank Therapy
Tenant has informed that is suffering from anxiety disorder and provided letter from therapist recommending 'stress-relieving aquarium' of 'proportional size to the living area, no smaller than the largest television ...
Logan M.
Septic tanks are full of crap and other less pleasant substances
After watching hours of YouTube videos on septic tanks I have determined that one of my tanks and the leech lines are full of biomat, a nasty substance made up of fat and grease.I am considering adding to the drain fi...
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Legal to require proper care of any pets?
Hello,
I'm trying to learn as much as possible before becoming an investor. Right now I'm learning about renting to people with pets. I feel very strongly about proper animal care. Is it legal to require, for example...