Five tips for letting properties to pet owners
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We previously looked at whether or not youa^EUR^(TM)d consider letting a property to pet owners. If youa^EUR^(TM)ve weighed up the pros and cons and decided that youa^EUR^(TM)d like to give it a go, then here are five top tips for helping a tenancy to a pet owner go smoothly.
1. Check what pet it is
Before you agree to the tenancy, make sure you know exactly what pet, or pets, the tenants have. All pets have different needs and, ideally, you should decide on whether youa^EUR^(TM)ll agree to the pet on a case by case basis. For example, small pets like goldfish or hamsters have very different needs and effects on a property than dogs or cats.
If a tenant has a particularly large type of dog or several pets, then ita^EUR^(TM)s not out of the ordinary to ask to see the pets in advance so you can judge the situation properly.
2. Obtain a pet reference
It may sound a bit strange, but ita^EUR^(TM)s honestly not that odd to ask for a reference for the pets. For example, the reference could come from a previous landlord whoa^EUR^(TM)s rented a property to the owners and pets, or from a vet.
As well as giving you reassurance that the pets will be well behaved, ita^EUR^(TM)s also good to know that the pet owner is responsible and willing to cooperate to reassure you.
3. Get a pet policy clause
If you have tenants with pets, then you should insert a pet policy clause into your standard tenancy agreement. It needs to refer to keeping pets and should cover what pets are allowed or not.
4. Charge a pet deposit payment
All tenants should pay a damage deposit and, if there are pets involved and youa^EUR^(TM)re worried that they could cause damage to a property, then you could add an extra deposit charge to cover this.
5. Do regular checks
If youa^EUR^(TM)re still a bit nervous about letting your pride and joy to a pet owner and, especially if ita^EUR^(TM)s an animal that could potentially cause damage, then you can check on the situation by doing regular landlord checks.
Just remember to keep your tenant fully informed as to when the checks will be and dona^EUR^(TM)t turn up unannounced.
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We previously looked at whether or not youa^EUR^(TM)d consider letting a property to pet owners. If youa^EUR^(TM)ve weighed up the pros and cons and decided that youa^EUR^(TM)d like to give it a go, then here are five top tips for helping a tenancy to a pet owner go smoothly.
1. Check what pet it is
Before you agree to the tenancy, make sure you know exactly what pet, or pets, the tenants have. All pets have different needs and, ideally, you should decide on whether youa^EUR^(TM)ll agree to the pet on a case by case basis. For example, small pets like goldfish or hamsters have very different needs and effects on a property than dogs or cats.
If a tenant has a particularly large type of dog or several pets, then ita^EUR^(TM)s not out of the ordinary to ask to see the pets in advance so you can judge the situation properly.
2. Obtain a pet reference
It may sound a bit strange, but ita^EUR^(TM)s honestly not that odd to ask for a reference for the pets. For example, the reference could come from a previous landlord whoa^EUR^(TM)s rented a property to the owners and pets, or from a vet.
As well as giving you reassurance that the pets will be well behaved, ita^EUR^(TM)s also good to know that the pet owner is responsible and willing to cooperate to reassure you.
3. Get a pet policy clause
If you have tenants with pets, then you should insert a pet policy clause into your standard tenancy agreement. It needs to refer to keeping pets and should cover what pets are allowed or not.
4. Charge a pet deposit payment
All tenants should pay a damage deposit and, if there are pets involved and youa^EUR^(TM)re worried that they could cause damage to a property, then you could add an extra deposit charge to cover this.
5. Do regular checks
If youa^EUR^(TM)re still a bit nervous about letting your pride and joy to a pet owner and, especially if ita^EUR^(TM)s an animal that could potentially cause damage, then you can check on the situation by doing regular landlord checks.
Just remember to keep your tenant fully informed as to when the checks will be and dona^EUR^(TM)t turn up unannounced.}
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