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We have several owners we manage property for who do not allow cats at all. We have others who require a $500 non refundable pet fee per pet (plus damages), because they want to discourage pet owners. We usually increase the deposit by $200 per pet, refundable, but tell tenants to expect to have a cleaning bill on their deposit, because there is almost always additional cleaning required when there have been pets.
Its weird planning this move to the Portland area, as OR and WA have different rules where landlords can keep parts of the deposit even if you leave the house in the same or better condition. We're only going to be there 3-6 months before buying a house, and the current house we're considering renting wants an $800 non-refundable pet deposit, and gets to keep 20% of the regular deposit by law. It seems such a shame to give that money away when my pets are less than 10 pounds, older, well-behaved and have never done a bit of damage. Its extra irritating because the house isn't even fully clean to begin with. Is this the norm?
You should be able to do better than that. Keep looking....
It seems as though only recently have cats been added to pet fees in apartment complexes. In years past it was only for dogs.
Cats can actually cause quite a bit of damage, which is probably why more and more places are asking for fees for them. Cats can damage woodwork and carpet by clawing, and some cats spray. Even perfectly wonderful, well behaved, well cared for cats can become ill and begin to have litterbox issues... and lord knows cat pee stinks!!!!
Don't forget to brush up on what the law allows in your jurisdiction...
My understanding is there is no such thing as a non-refundable deposit connected to a California Residential Rental Agreement... and maximum deposit is subject to statutory limits.
Don't forget to brush up on what the law allows in your jurisdiction...
My understanding is there is no such thing as a non-refundable deposit connected to a California Residential Rental Agreement... and maximum deposit is subject to statutory limits.
In Florida you have to call it non refundable pet rent/deposit if you want to use it in case of an eviction if the tenant hasn't paid it....Some home owners let the tenant move in and pay the pet fee later...not smart and mostly not allowed to evict them due to the wording in the lease.
Don't forget to brush up on what the law allows in your jurisdiction...
My understanding is there is no such thing as a non-refundable deposit connected to a California Residential Rental Agreement... and maximum deposit is subject to statutory limits.
It is just one more example where California legislation has made it worse for the people they are trying to protect. It is now harder for tenants to find a rental that will take pets at all as more landlords have refused pets.
It is just one more example where California legislation has made it worse for the people they are trying to protect. It is now harder for tenants to find a rental that will take pets at all as more landlords have refused pets.
You are absolutely correct...
Another example... although it is off topic.
My city enacted a "Just Cause Eviction Ordinance" in a nutshell the statute lists the only justifiable reasons allowed to ask a tenant to move... it it is not on the list, you have no grounds.
In the past... it was a simple matter not to renew or just give a 60 day notice... (California) Now the owner has to be able to substantiate the approved reason... it's an entirely different scenario now and the trouble-makers know it.
I agree, some of the new renter laws don't always have the intended results.
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