Re: Is a pet deposit legal in MA? - Landlord Forum thread 189284

Re: Is a pet deposit legal in MA? by Ed (MN) on October 13, 2009 @23:48

Call it pet RENT, not a deposit. A deposit, even a non-refundable deposit, is still a deposit and has to be returned if there are no damages.

Rent is just that, rent. It can be a one-time rent payment, same as a deposit.

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Re: Is a pet deposit legal in MA? by Newstudent on October 14, 2009 @09:59	[ Reply ]

Hmmmm Interesting, I am going to look into that and see if it can fly in MA.. Some have offered to give me cash nothing in writing as callateral/deposit, for me to accept there pet. I have pets and understand the importance of them. I also see the damage that can be done when an owner does not look after there pet.. That said I have rented to people without animals who were animals themselves, the joy of being a LL ;-).