Re: Is a pet deposit legal in MA? - Landlord Forum thread 189236

Re: Is a pet deposit legal in MA? by Newstudent on October 13, 2009 @15:04

Thanks! I have been reading up in the forum. Many talk about charging a monthly fee per animal, what do you think about that? I am thinking that is not leagal in MA also..

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Re: Is a pet deposit legal in MA? by OK-LL on October 13, 2009 @16:33	[ Reply ]

You can determine your rent charge based on occupancy and many LLs do so. Guy next to my rental charges per person on his rental! I would charge a slightly higher rent to allow for the wear & tear by the dog. Maybe $25 or $50/month.

Re: Is a pet deposit legal in MA? by Massll (MA) on October 13, 2009 @19:10	[ Reply ]

No, you can;t do that either. I doubt you can charge more for each additional occupant, call the dog an occupant, and get away with it. Mass is VERY protenant

Re: Is a pet deposit legal in MA? by Newstudent on October 13, 2009 @20:44	[ Reply ]

Yes I agree MA is VERY PRO Tenant!! I talk to LL from other states and I'm amazed, as they are when I tell them about what we as LL cannot do.