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Re: Why do you charge pet fees? - Landlord Forum thread 150036

Re: Why do you charge pet fees? by OHlandlord (OH) on January 18, 2008 @13:01

                              
Terry, we are limited in the security deposit we may accept in OH. Not by the amount of the deposit, but because of the exhorbitant interest we must pay on any deposit over one month's rent. Here we are forced to pay the tenant 5% per year on any deposit over one month's rent. (Highest required rate in the nation!) Where can we make that amount of interest on their deposit and still have the money accessible within 30 days if they suddenly vacate? You couldn't put it in a CD or a bond - you'd have to pay those high penalties for early withdraw. They wrote this law many decades ago when interest rates were high and have never changed it. Very few LLs here accept a higher deposit because of this.

This is why we charge pet fees in this state. I do the same myself. Non-refundable pet fees and pet rent. The fees are for the privledge of having a pet, the rent is for the extra wear & tear the pet causes. It is not for damages (as stated in the lease and the pet agreement).

If the other party in the case has an attorney who has the right to object in court, and you are representing yourself, why wouldn't you have the same rights? The magistrate could have calmly dismissed your objection, just as she would one from the attorney if it had no merit. Maybe she doesn't like LLs. Nonetheless, she is the voice of authority there, so you have to listen and be respectful of course.

You may be able to appeal the result of the case to the next higher court or official. What was the final outcome, Monica?

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Re: Why do you charge pet fees? by Monica (Oh) on January 18, 2008 @17:01 [ Reply ]
They don't make a decission right away, I will get something in writing in about 30 days. Iam not concerned with winning the pet fees, all I expect is carpet replacement depriciated of course and unpaid rent, cleaning and damages which all total over $4,000.00 after deducting their security deposit. My issue was how the magistrate behaved, it was bad. She was clearly discriminating maybe not because of race, can't prove that,but she was against me. She was the same magistrate who oversaw my eviction and was really trying hard to find a reason to throw my case out. I almost felt like I might remind her of someone her husband left her for. Other than the eviction, I have had no ties or dealings with her. She didn't have much to say to the defendants court appointed attorney when he answered his phone in the middle of this hearing.

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