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Tenants and Their Pets
Pets can cause damage and most landlords prefer not to accept pets. The main source of damage can be caused by pets going potty on the carpet. Even if you have a great pet, chances are they are still going to have an occasional accident. With this said, before you say no to pets lets look at why you may want to consider pets.
1) About 50% of tenants have pets. By saying not accepting pets, 50% of the prospective tenants are being eliminated. This can make your home sit longer on the market and/or possibly rent for a lower price.
2) In the state of Nevada you do not have accept pets unless they are required for handicap or disability reasons. If you are looking to accept pets, don’t say that you “accept pets”. Say that you will “consider pets”. Many times it is not the pet that you are screening but the possible tenant. Some tenants can handle a larger breed just fine while others can’t handle a pet turtle. By saying you consider pets give you a way out if you don’t feel like the situation would be a good fit for your property. Puppies are typically never a good idea to accept.
3) Most tenants are willing to pay a pet deposit to have a pet. The amount is never enough to cover the damage that a pet can do but it can help. They usually range from $200 to $400.
4) Even if the tenants say they don’t have pets they very well may still have them or get one in the future. By saying that you consider pets you encourage them to tell you about their pet rather than hiding this information from you and sneaking them in.
5) One thing to remember is that the final and most persuasive way to enforce your pet policy is through an eviction for breach of lease. You can ask for a pet deposit if a pet is discovered at the property or ask them to get rid of it; but it is not likely for the tenant to pay you a deposit for the pet after they have moved in; and most people are not willing to part with a member of their family (their pet) for a rental home. This forces you in many cases to just accept the pet or to evict the tenants. It is good to think about your ultimate control on the situation before making a firm decision on accepting pets.
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