Re: How to handle this pet situation? - Landlord Forum thread 358627

Re: How to handle this pet situation? by lpadave on October 3, 2018 @21:01

Your last sentence answered your own question

Six years,....pays on time,.....

If you've raised rent consistently to where they are currently close to market,...Let this pet issue go.

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Re: How to handle this pet situation? by Jannie1 on October 4, 2018 @10:40	[ Reply ]

I am below market rent. Several years back when one of the small dogs died the husband e-mailed about getting a dalmation. I said no & they then got another small dog of the same breed they had. This puppy is obviously going to be a large dog and the tiny fence will not keep it in. For the time being instead of the 2 authorized small dogs there are now 2 plus a puppy of a larger breed. My experience with larger pets at other rentals I've owned has been more damage and more damage to the lawn.

Re: How to handle this pet situation? by Fred on October 6, 2018 @20:47	[ Reply ]

I would inquire about the new dog. If it's with-in size and breed I accept/ I collect additional rent fee. If not allowed due to expected size or breed. I tell the T NO. Might be time to get a new T. Get it vacant and clean and repair. Raise rent to market value. Get ur done.

Re: How to handle this pet situation? UPDATE by Jannie1 on October 23, 2018 @18:08	[ Reply ]

I inquired & the tenant's sister had been ill & she & another relative were sharing the dog (week on & off) until something was resolved. I wrote her a letter and let her know I'd seen the dog and wondered about it - I reminded her another dog wasn't authorized. So far it seems like the problem is resolved.