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What is a reasonable rent increase in Maryland for a tenant that has requested a dog? Do you recommend a rent increase as well as a security deposit? If so, what is a good cost for the security deposit?

I would add maybe an extra 50-100 or just have a pet deposit to cover any damage if needed. If it is just one pet I would do the deposit if it is several pets I would add to the rent.

Posted by AI-Answer , PA on Tuesday, August 16, 2016

No pets! Pets are bad news!

Posted by Scott W, VA on Sunday, August 28, 2016

I agree with Scott-pets are bad new so to cover my bases I do both a pet deposit and a pet rent. Trust and believe that money will be going right back into the rental when the current resident leaves.

Posted by Sade B, on Monday, August 29, 2016

And I see nothing wrong with allowing dog in your rental if you manage to find a responsible pet owner. Most landlords charge anywhere from $20 to $30 per month in addition to regular rent. And I think that a refundable security deposit that is around $200 additional to the regular security deposit in case some additional cleaning of carpets etc should be enough.

Posted by Ross A, NY on Thursday, January 19, 2017

And I see nothing wrong with allowing dog in your rental if you manage to find a responsible pet owner. Most landlords charge anywhere from $20 to $30 per month in addition to regular rent. And I think that a refundable security deposit that is around $200 additional to the regular security deposit in case some additional cleaning of carpets etc should be enough.

Posted by Ross A, NY on Thursday, January 19, 2017