| One of the most popular questions asked of | | | | - Pets tend to cause more damage to homes and |
| property managers and landlords, does your property | | | | yards, and there are times when the security deposit |
| allow pets? | | | | won't cover the costs. |
| The answer to which varies person to person and | | | | - When one pet is allowed, often a second or third is |
| company to company. However, it is one that should | | | | asked for or snuck in. |
| not be made lightly; because, as with everything, | | | | - Unrestrained, barking or whining dogs can become a |
| there are pros and cons to allowing pets at your | | | | nuisance to the neighborhood. |
| rental property. | | | | As a landlord the choice is yours. Often, owners will |
| The Pros: | | | | consider a small pet, depending on the age of the |
| - Pet friendly rentals are rare, tenants owning pets | | | | pet, breed, and how the rest of the rental application |
| are abundant; thus a larger pool of potential renters | | | | looks. A major factor to consider is if the applicants |
| to choose from. | | | | and their pet have a good rental history from their |
| - Property may rent quicker due to a larger pool of | | | | previous landlord. |
| interested parties. | | | | Just beware; the following breeds of dogs are the |
| - Residence may stay rented longer because it is pet | | | | breeds you should think twice about allowing. Most |
| friendly, tenants may have trouble finding another | | | | homeowners insurance companies will cancel |
| home accepting pets. | | | | homeowner policies if these breeds are on the |
| - Cats can take care of rodent problems, especially | | | | premises: Akita, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German |
| for those homes located in the country. | | | | Shepherd, Rottweiler, Wolf Hybrid, and Pit Bull breeds |
| - A watch dog could deter vandalism while tenants | | | | including, but not limited to: American Staffordshire |
| are away on vacation or at work. | | | | Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, |
| The Cons: | | | | English Bull Terrier, and Presa Canario. |