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Am I allowed to charge a tenant a pet rent? I understand the pet deposit is allowed and is refundable.

Ok as a landlord and agent of several other Landlord's & a Co-Op city manager I can give you a full rundown on Pet Rent and laws or ethics.

Posted by Gary C, OK on Saturday, January 13, 2018

Ok as a landlord and agent of several other Landlord's & a Co-Op city manager I can give you a full rundown on Pet Rent and laws or ethics.

Posted by Gary C, OK on Saturday, January 13, 2018

Pet rent is to help with general wear and tears when outside pets would of course dig holes and chew on things that are not allowed to be destroyed this also includes inside damages it's for dogs cats and animals that are known for destroying our property now this doesn't waiver our rights to sue for damages but a tenant can state to a judge that the pet rent should have coverage for some damages so it's best for you to calculate damages and make sure the pet rent didn't cover actual costs before you sue. Also in some States pet rent is considered part of Main rent so be careful with that as if it's been established in one state it applies for all States , under United States Code

Posted by Gary C, OK on Saturday, January 13, 2018

Now on to some laws that applies to service animals Under Federal law no landlord shall make tenants pay pet rent or security deposit for service animals a service animal is not a pet But a titled being for services

Posted by Gary C, OK on Saturday, January 13, 2018