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Re: Why do you charge pet fees? - Landlord Forum thread 150018

Re: Why do you charge pet fees? by Phillip in WNY (NY) on January 18, 2008 @09:30

                              
I have a few minor responses to your question. Personally, I do not charge separate pet rent, but may increase overall rent in order to cover a pet. I would not identify a specific part of the rent as allocated to the pet, just in case what you discussed happens.

If you are looking for justification, I would state that pets can cause a different type of wear and tear, damage of which is beyond normal animal wear and tear. If there are minor scuff marks from a dog, or possibly excessive dog hair that may need additional attention, I could see that as normal wear and tear. If there are numerous urine stains, or clawed up doors, walls, or window sills, then I would consider those items damage. The pet rent is to compensate you from normal wear and tear that a pet will make that a human will not.

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