Benefits of Renting to Pet Owners

There can be benefits to establishing pet-friendly guidelines for your property. There are many responsible, clean, and respectful renters looking for pet-friendly housing. Because they must search harder for a place to live, pet caregivers are more likely to stay put. Lower vacancy rates mean lower costs and fewer headaches for you.

• What type of pet do you have?
• How long have you owned your pet?
• Do you have a letter of recommendation and current records from your veterinarian stating that your pet is in good health and up-to-date on its vaccinations?
• Where is your pet housed during the day? At night?
• Has your pet ever displayed aggressive tendencies towards people or other pets?
• Do you have a written reference for your pet from your current property owner/manager?
• Have there been any complaints about your pet at your current address?
• How did you resolve them?
• Did your pet cause any damage at your current address? If so, did you reimburse your property owner/manager for the damage?
• Does your pet have any medical or behavioral problems? If so, what treatment or training is it receiving?
• May I contact your current property owner/manager to further discuss your pet?
• Would you object to my visiting you and your pet after you move in to see how your pet is adjusting?
• Who will care for your pet when you are on vacation or away on business?
• Has your pet been spayed or neutered?
• Is your pet licensed?
• Does your pet wear identification?

For People with Cats

• Does your cat go outside?
• Does your cat use the litter box that you provide?

For People with Dogs

• Do you keep your dog on a leash when you go for walks?
• Have you and your dog completed any training classes? If so, which ones?
• Do you kennel or crate your dog?
• Do you always make a point of immediately cleaning up after your dog?
• Is your dog house-trained?
• How much time does your dog spend alone each day?
• How often do you exercise your dog?