| Here you will find out the crucial tips to pet | | | | insurers: Pit Bulls, Staffordshire Terriers, Chows, |
| friendly rentals. There are many landlords who do | | | | Rottweiler's, Dobermans, and mixed wolf breeds |
| not allow renters to bring pets into their homes. | | | | are typically banned. Do not allow these dogs to |
| However, sometimes the best tenant is one with | | | | be on your property, or you may find yourself |
| a pet. Good tenants with good pets are an | | | | canceled by your insurance company, and liable |
| excellent source of income (as you can charge | | | | for a lawsuit if the dogs attack someone. |
| additional rent) and aren't really much more of a | | | | Require Licenses and Vaccinations |
| threat to your property than anyone else. | | | | Make sure that you require your tenants to |
| However, if you're going to allow someone to | | | | provide their pets license and a full history of |
| keep a pet on your property, there are certain | | | | vaccinations before you allow them to move in. |
| steps that you will need to take in order to make | | | | This will avoid some insurance and liability issues, |
| it pet-friendly and to make sure that all | | | | will reassure you that the pet is legal and free of |
| transactions go smoothly. | | | | disease that could spread to humans, and is in |
| Get a Separate Pet Agreement with your Lease | | | | generally good health. |
| Because of the additional risks to property often | | | | Make Your Home Pet-Friendly |
| associated with pets, it is in your best interest to | | | | There are several things you can do as a landlord |
| require the tenant to sign a separate pet | | | | to create pet friendly rentals. One of them is to |
| agreement. This is usually accompanied by a pet | | | | install a dog run in the back or side yard. You can |
| deposit and an agreement of liability for any | | | | also install hardwood or tile flooring in most of the |
| pet-related damages upon vacating the property. | | | | house. How about a separate dog wash area? As |
| Most property management companies already | | | | you can see you can get very creative with your |
| have these agreements drawn up. If you manage | | | | rentals and attract tons of pet loving tenants. |
| the property yourself, you can download a form | | | | If you follow these simple tips, then pets should |
| online at or ask your attorney for one. | | | | not be a problem when it comes to renting your |
| Forbid Dog Breeds that Complicate Your | | | | home! And by allowing them you will receive a |
| Insurance | | | | nice boost to your rent roll. Most tenant's pets |
| Most insurance companies have policies that ban | | | | are like their kids and they will pay extra for pet |
| dogs which have been labeled as dangerous. The | | | | friendly amenities. So don't over look this option. |
| following dogs are considered dangerous by most | | | | |