Re: more than allowable amount of pets

Re: more than allowable amount of pets by LL (CA) on February 29, 2012 @13:33

I don't think any state will allow you to keep the security deposit "just in case" you find something. You need to do a thorough inspection upon move-out and determine if there are real damages.

I don't know if your state allows it, but I know in California I can keep security deposit to cover any lost rent, so if the tenant moves early, I can keep the deposit to cover rent they haven't/don't pay. I can then work out my losses and sue them in small claims for any other damages (physical or lost rent) not covered by SD.

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Re: more than allowable amount of pets by LL (CA) on February 29, 2012 @13:35	[ Reply ]

I meant to also say - in your lease, do you stipulate "no pets" or "one small dog"? If I allow a tenant with a pet, I always write the pet into the lease and stipulate that is the only pet permitted, or if there are no pets permitted, I have that written into the lease, that way there can be no arguments later.