{"id":874,"date":"2019-06-12T17:59:07","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T21:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=874"},"modified":"2019-06-12T17:59:07","modified_gmt":"2019-06-12T21:59:07","slug":"renting-to-pet-owners-is-it-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/renting-to-pet-owners-is-it-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting to Pet Owners: Is it Worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Finding the perfect tenant for your rental property isn\u2019t easy. Over 50% of Americans own one or more pets, meaning that property owners must decide on a pet policy. Although most pets don\u2019t cause significant problems or damage to property<\/a>, it only takes one bad experience<\/a> to give pet owner tenants a bad reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you trying to decide whether renting to pet owners is a good idea? The team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates<\/a> knows a thing or two about pets and their owners. Let us help you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renting to Pet Owners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of reasons why renting to pet owners may be in your favor. For starters, allowing pets in your rental property significantly increases the pool of available applicants. Well-trained and well-groomed pets generally have owners who care about their personal environment and maintain their living space. A responsible pet owner<\/a> also tends to stay home more often, which contributes to increased security in the neighborhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Renting to pet owners may also give you a financial boost, especially if your property is located in an area with few or no pet-friendly rentals. You may be able to charge a little more for rent, and, since it can be difficult finding a landlord who allows pets, a pet owner tenant is more likely to renew their lease than non-pet owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Things First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Protecting your investment is your top priority, so it pays to take the time to try and figure out if you\u2019re dealing with a good or bad pet owner. Close observation and careful questioning can help you determine whether your prospective tenant is a responsible pet owner. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask about a person\u2019s relationship with their pet: <\/p>\n\n\n\n