Weekly Property Investor Top Tips

Top Tips on Pets in Rental Properties - Tip #1

Introduction- Top Tips on Pets in Rental Properties

The goal of every property investor is to rent the property to good tenants.  Many good tenants are families with pets, and you need to decide whether or not you will allow pets into your property. Should you allow pets you need to understand the various pitfalls associated with animals in the home so that you can be prepared and reduce the chance of having a negative experience.

Tip One- Top Tips on Pets in Rental Properties

The Pet Must Stay Outside!  If you allow pets into your rental property, be aware that you should always ask your tenant to ensure the pet is kept outside at all times. This must be instructed clearly verbally, but it must also be in writing to be enforceable. Unfortunately not all tenants follow this rule despite being told, so vigilance is required to look out for pet damage when conducting routine inspections.