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The current lease had a pet addendum with a pet deposit and a monthly pet fee. They no longer have the pet and want the monthly pet fee removed. They shorted the last rent check by the amount of the pet fee. When I questioned them about it, they replied "I forgot to tell you, we no longer have a cat". How should this be handled going forward?

Patrick M, OH on Monday, July 17, 2017

RE: Tenant wants monthly pet fee removed after death of pet.

I believe it would be reasonable to remove the pet fee if there is no pet. However, I would hold onto the pet deposit until they move out in case you find pet damage that is not visible until all their belongings have been removed.

Posted by Stan M, CA on Tuesday, July 18, 2017

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