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Protecting Your Rental Property from Pet Damage

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If you are allowing pets in your rentals or find that you are accommodating more ESAs and service animals, having the right measures in place to protect your rental property from pet damage and providing the right kind of solutions to your tenants that recognize their needs only boosts your business and makes for a better place to live.

Prepare for Peak Rental Season With These Tips for Property Owners

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Before you know it, you’ll be hosting back-to-back property tours and processing stacks of new resident applications. Now’s the time to get ahead of the game. By updating your policies, performing property maintenance, marketing to prospects the right way, and investing in the right screening and processing solutions, you’ll be ready to welcome new tenants with open arms.

Pet Management in Properties: The Inside Scoop on ESAs

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By verifying ESA letters, you can start to collect fees and deposits from renters who currently aren’t paying them, adding more revenue to your bottom line. And as any property manager knows, the presence of pets means damage to your property. Collecting deposits ensures that you can appropriately fund the costs of any pet-related damage in and around units.

Pet Management Platforms Are Worth the Investment. Here’s Why.

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With the growth of pet management platforms, managing pets on your property has never been easier. While these services come at a cost, they provide substantial value. By allowing you to track every animal on property and charge associated deposits and fees, these platforms help alleviate the stress and time involved in pet management while providing you with a positive return on your investment.

New Pet Training Tool Feature Added to Pet Management Platform

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The addition of the Pet Owner Curriculum to OurPetPolicy enhances the platform’s focus on creating a place for landlords to better track and protect their rental properties from pet damage. This step provides additional resources for tenants to help train their pets to not only limit damage, but also to provide a better experience for all tenants in the property.

Multi Family Property sees 572% amount ROI in 3 months

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The Landlord Tech program returned a 527% ROI in 90 days, and the program paid for itself in 30 days. The Properties have been able to reduce fraud, improve tenant satisfaction, create a new revenue stream.

How to Increase Tenant Applications at Your Rental Property

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With landlords competing for quality tenants, it pays to invest in smart strategies to ensure you’re attracting not only a large pool of applicants but ones that will make great tenants over the long-term. By ensuring that your property is well-maintained and has a clean, well-groomed exterior, potential tenants will have peace of mind and will be more likely to consider the property over others.

How to Implement a Pet-Friendly Policy at Your Rental Property

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Implementing a pet-friendly policy at your rental property can have a significant impact on resident retention rates and the long-term success of your business. As pet ownership continues to grow in the US, a pet-friendly policy can help attract a wider tenant application pool and higher-quality residents who are more likely to stay for many years.

How to Ensure Fairness When Verifying Emotional Support Animals

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The importance of following federal guidelines and ensuring fairness in the ESA verification process cannot be overstated. Ultimately, it’s up to property managers to implement approaches that allow for a more inclusive, transparent, and harmonious living environment for all residents while avoiding unnecessary legal complications.

How to Create Clear Guidelines for Pet Owners at Your Rental Property

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Most landlords know that accommodating pet owners while maintaining a peaceful residential community can be a challenging balancing act. While it’s important to grant some independence to pet-owning tenants, there is a fine line. Properties with clearly established and agreed-upon pet guidelines are not only better at making pet owners happy, but they’re also able to keep pet-related damage, hostility, and complaints under control.

How to Add Value to Your Property with Pet-Friendly Amenities

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Pet-friendly amenities can increase the overall value of a property. Beyond the increase in rent prices, it can help a property stand out in a competitive marketplace, allowing you to find more potential tenants.

How Pet Management Software Boosts Your Bottom Line

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If you’re exploring a pet-friendly policy or need a new solution to manage one, now’s the time to consider the benefits of pet management software. Although these programs are not free, the ROI is clear. Between streamlining paperwork, managing the collection of pet fees, and helping to convert ESAs into recognized pets, these programs can help you better manage your pet programs and boost your property’s bottom line.

Five Ways to Keep your Landscape Looking Great When You Have Pet-Owning Tenants

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Choose to keep your landscaping beautiful, make your expectations clear from the beginning. Take advantage of these tips to keep your property looking great and “show ready” for the next potential tenant at any given time. For assistance mastering any and all parts of your pet policy to give you the best ROI, consider partnering with OurPetPolicy.

Five Ways You are Losing Money as a Property Owner

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Whether you already have a well-structured pet policy in place at your property or are thinking about it, there are some important considerations to keep in mind to be sure you are maximizing income and staving off potential losses that can occur when animals are living in residences. Even if you don’t permit pets as a general rule, emotional support animals can still become a costly headache if not managed correctly.

Enhancing Apartment Living with Pet Screening: How OurPetPolicy Improves Tenant Selection

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Pet screening isn’t just a wise business decision; it’s a vital tool to help foster a safe and harmonious community for staff and residents alike. With the right solutions, landlords and property managers can now easily screen and verify animals before they set their paws on the property.

Emotional Support Animals, Service Animals, and Pets. What’s the Difference?

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Over the years, these furry friends have transformed into more than just household pets, they have become an integral part of many people’s physical and mental health. Understanding the differences between an emotional support animal, a service animal, and a pet is essential to understanding how to properly accommodate, manage, and appreciate these animals and those who rely on them.

Considerations Tenants Make When Choosing a Rental

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Studies show 75% of renters own at least one pet, and pet owners rent for an average of 8 months longer than non-pet-owners. This means allowing pets to live at your rental property is one way you can attract and keep long-term tenants. With that in mind, here are some specific policies and practices to consider if you want to take this step and allow pets at your rental property.

Boost Income and Cover Damage Expenses With a Pet Guarantee

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Establishing a pet guarantee is a smart way for owners and property managers to take advantage of the benefits of allowing pets on property while also resting assured that any associated damage is paid for at no risk to the bottom line. Pet guarantees are best implemented alongside pet management solutions. This helps ensure that the program is managed successfully and that all pets on property are verified as well.

A Resident’s Guide to the Pet Screening Process

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Understanding the pet screening process as a resident is vital for creating a harmonious living environment. As a prospective pet-owning tenant, you will likely be asked to submit an application for your pet to live with you in a rental community. All the documentation requested and guidelines presented are there to protect both you and property management and ensure a content living environment for all residents.

5 Common Pet Management Challenges Faced by Property Managers (And How to Solve Them)

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Allowing pets in rental properties can provide numerous benefits for both property managers and tenants. For property managers, it can increase their pool of potential renters and help reduce vacancy rates. For tenants, allowing pets can provide companionship, increase their sense of security, and improve their overall quality of life.

5 Best Practices to Properly Screen Pets for Apartments

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Implementing a pet policy in a residential complex is a balancing act that requires careful consideration of various factors such as breed restrictions, weight limits, and behavioral evaluations. While residents should be accommodated, safety and avoiding unnecessary risk should be a big part of the equation. Verifying ESA letters and using pet management software can streamline the screening process, ensure accuracy and consistency in pet management, and help with compliance and reporting.

Why Your Property Needs Pet Management Software: Benefits and ROI

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The software can help you to save time and resources, generate additional revenue through pet services, and improve overall retention rates through clear communication and pet-friendly policies. Don’t forget that it can also help reduce liability from property damage or a dog attack. That’s why we encourage all property managers to consider getting pet management software to improve all their pet management processes and deliver a better experience to residents.

Why Pet Fees are an Essential Landlord Strategy

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Pet fees are a sensitive subject among both tenants and landlords. Many renters feel that these fees are an unfair tax that they’re forced to pay for having furry family members. As a landlord, this may cause you to hesitate to include pet rent and fees in your pet policy.

ESA Laws in California: Everything a Property Manager Needs to Know

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California is a vibrant state with a massive population and all kinds of people from various backgrounds. As a property manager, you will come across many ESA and service animal requests.

The Opportunity Cost of Not Verifying Tenant ESA Letters

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As a property manager, pet fees and deposits are the best way to protect your property from pet-related damages and unexpected costs. Unfortunately, pet owners have found a convenient loophole using Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters to help them get out of paying any pet fees.

Renting to Pet Owners: Records Every Landlord Should Keep

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The presence of pets adds a layer of consideration as they coexist with other tenants who may or may not have pets of their own. It’s best to arm yourself with information regarding your tenants and their pets, so you can protect yourself from pet-related issues, check if a new tenant is a good fit to the current dynamic, and keep everyone happy.

Landlord Q&A: Should You Move to a Pet-Friendly Policy?

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Some may ask, what is the point of having a pet-friendly policy? And, are there any downsides to transitioning to one? Let us help answer some of these common questions and discuss both the challenges and benefits that make it a decision worth considering.

ESA vs. Service Animal vs. Pet: Understanding the Differences

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Understanding the differences between ESAs, service animals, and pets is crucial for creating a supportive and legally compliant living environment. Each type of animal plays a unique role in the lives of their owners, and it’s important for both landlords and tenants to be aware of the distinctions.

Working with ESA Laws in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin has around 785,000 rental households, which works out to 25% to 30% of the total population. When you have so many families and individuals renting homes and apartments, you will eventually come across emotional support animals.

Here's How an ESA HUD Sting Cost This Property Manager $80,000

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As a landlord or property owner, you have a legal duty to understand the Fair Housing Act and its implications for assistance animals at your property. Not knowing this information can be costly. Here's how one landlord learned that the hard way.

Five Tips for Managing Pets on Your Rental Properties

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Property management can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to dealing with pets. From enforcing pet policies to managing pet waste, there are a variety of issues that property managers must navigate.

The Landlord’s Guide To Tenants With Pets

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Allowing pets can dramatically increase the number of people interested in your rental. On the other hand, pets can inflict some severe damage to your property. Ultimately, the choice is yours, and we hope that the following guide will help you make your decision.

Do Landlords Have to Accept Emotional Support Animals?

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In this guide, we'll unpack the legalities surrounding ESAs and Service Animals in rental properties, helping you understand when and how to accommodate these special companions within your units.

How Emotional Support Animals Help Residents and Why They Matter

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These animals offer comfort in distressing times and play a key role in improving the emotional well-being of their owners. In this article, we’ll explore how ESAs help residents and discuss the increasing problem of unreliable ESA claims, which jeopardize the legitimacy of true emotional support needs.

Breed Restrictions in Apartments

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The debate over breed restrictions in rental properties has long divided communities and property managers alike. Breed restrictions are rules set by landlords or property management companies that prohibit the ownership of certain dog breeds within their properties.

A Landlord's Guide to ESA Verification

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Let’s review a guide to balancing the harmonious living environment your tenants require and safeguarding your property from Fido’s activities.

Seven ESA Loopholes Commonly Used by Tenants and How to Close Them

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Residential pet owners can often find crafty ways to skirt around policies or stretch the rules of leases and pet agreements in order to avoid fees or bring more animals into their homes.

Pets That Cause the Most Property Damage

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Allowing pets on a property can help increase the prospective tenant pool and allow leasers to earn more revenue through pet fees. Understanding what to expect and what breeds are more likely to cause loss and destruction can help you prepare and set appropriate boundaries.

Can You Charge A Pet Deposit For Assistance Animals?

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Assistance animals, including Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and service animals, play crucial roles in the lives of many. Yet misunderstandings about their legal protections can lead to problematic situations.

Online Emotional Support Animal Letters & How to Spot Them

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To officially recognize an animal as an ESA, the owner needs to obtain an ESA letter issued by a licensed mental health professional (LMHP).

Can You Have More Than One Emotional Support Animal?

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Landlords and housing providers must consider requests for multiple ESAs if the resident provides proper documentation that each ESA supports them with a distinct need.

Pet Screening Checklist: Everything You Need to Ask Before Move-in

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Are you curious about how to assess a pet's suitability for your rental? This guide will help you navigate the key aspects of your pet screening checklist so you can establish a friendly and well-organized living environment for both tenants and their furry friends.

Is Third-Party ESA Verification Right for You?

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You want to be supportive, but stories of "emotional support peacocks" make you wonder where to draw the line. Enter third-party ESA verification - a clear guide in the murky waters of property management.

Apartmentalize 2024

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Come visit us at booth #965 and learn more about the leading animal management platform

Pet Policy Powerhouse: How a 1,967 Unit Property Scored a 265% ROI with OurPetPolicy

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Pet Policy Powerhouse: How a 1,967 Unit Property Scored a 265% ROI with OurPetPolicy

What Rights Do Landlords Have With Emotional Support Animals?

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Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) have become increasingly common in rental properties. ESAs differ from pets as they provide significant emotional support to their owners.

Emotional Support Animal Laws for Rentals

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Emotional support animals (ESAs) play a crucial role in providing comfort and therapeutic benefits to individuals living with mental or emotional disabilities. These animals offer invaluable support to their owners, and laws exist to ensure that they are protected from discrimination in housing, travel, and other aspects of day-to-day life.

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Protecting Your Rental Property from Pet Damage

Protecting Your Rental Property from Pet Damage

Prepare for Peak Rental Season With These Tips for Property Owners

Pet Management in Properties: The Inside Scoop on ESAs

Pet Management Platforms Are Worth the Investment. Here’s Why.

New Pet Training Tool Feature Added to Pet Management Platform

Multi Family Property sees 572% amount ROI in 3 months

How to Increase Tenant Applications at Your Rental Property

How to Implement a Pet-Friendly Policy at Your Rental Property

How to Ensure Fairness When Verifying Emotional Support Animals

How to Create Clear Guidelines for Pet Owners at Your Rental Property

How to Add Value to Your Property with Pet-Friendly Amenities

How Pet Management Software Boosts Your Bottom Line

Five Ways to Keep your Landscape Looking Great When You Have Pet-Owning Tenants

Five Ways You are Losing Money as a Property Owner

Enhancing Apartment Living with Pet Screening: How OurPetPolicy Improves Tenant Selection

Emotional Support Animals, Service Animals, and Pets. What’s the Difference?

Considerations Tenants Make When Choosing a Rental

Boost Income and Cover Damage Expenses With a Pet Guarantee

A Resident’s Guide to the Pet Screening Process

5 Common Pet Management Challenges Faced by Property Managers (And How to Solve Them)

5 Best Practices to Properly Screen Pets for Apartments

Why Your Property Needs Pet Management Software: Benefits and ROI

Why Pet Fees are an Essential Landlord Strategy

ESA Laws in California: Everything a Property Manager Needs to Know

The Opportunity Cost of Not Verifying Tenant ESA Letters

Renting to Pet Owners: Records Every Landlord Should Keep

Landlord Q&A: Should You Move to a Pet-Friendly Policy?

ESA vs. Service Animal vs. Pet: Understanding the Differences

Working with ESA Laws in Wisconsin

Here's How an ESA HUD Sting Cost This Property Manager $80,000

Five Tips for Managing Pets on Your Rental Properties

The Landlord’s Guide To Tenants With Pets

Do Landlords Have to Accept Emotional Support Animals?

How Emotional Support Animals Help Residents and Why They Matter

Breed Restrictions in Apartments

A Landlord's Guide to ESA Verification

Seven ESA Loopholes Commonly Used by Tenants and How to Close Them

Pets That Cause the Most Property Damage

Can You Charge A Pet Deposit For Assistance Animals?

Online Emotional Support Animal Letters & How to Spot Them

Can You Have More Than One Emotional Support Animal?

Pet Screening Checklist: Everything You Need to Ask Before Move-in

Is Third-Party ESA Verification Right for You?

Apartmentalize 2024

Pet Policy Powerhouse: How a 1,967 Unit Property Scored a 265% ROI with OurPetPolicy

What Rights Do Landlords Have With Emotional Support Animals?

Emotional Support Animal Laws for Rentals

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