Renters Pet deposit...

[persimmoncf]

What do you pay?...And is it refundable?

[Ladybug76]

Originally Posted by persimmoncf

What do you pay?...And is it refundable?

I didn't charge a pet deposit the first time I rented out my house and it was a big mistake! Cat urine on the carpet, etc. I always require a pet deposit of $500 (refundable) now. Also, if your renters have a dog, please make sure you find out the breed ahead of time. My homeowners insurance does not cover Pit Bulls. I had a really nice lady that I couldn't rent to because my insurance would not cover that type of dog. I think Chow's were also on the list.

We are renting a house here and paid $500 (refundable) for our pet deposit.

[showqueen74]

MD is the only place that I've paid a pet deposit, (then again I don't think I claimed pets in WA either?) 250, or 500, refundable, and an extra 20 a month.

[wineo]

I paid a 200.00 deposit, refundable if carpet is clean and there is no fleas. My dogs get groomed and Frontline. Should be able to get full pet deposit back.

[mv_princess]

Originally Posted by showqueen74

MD is the only place that I've paid a pet deposit, (then again I don't think I claimed pets in WA either?) 250, or 500, refundable, and an extra 20 a month.

So you paid 500 up front, and then put out an extra 20 a month?

[godsbutterfly]

Originally Posted by persimmoncf

What do you pay?...And is it refundable?

At my apartment I paid $150.00 per animal period. I had a cat and a small dog. I got my money back when I moved out.

[Ponytail]

We either charge a $500 non-refundable, or charge an extra $100/month for rent depends on the property.

If you have a dog or cat, or any animal that is not primarlily a caged animal, the carpets take a beating. Period. If you are lucky, that is all that takes a beating. That $500 won't cover carpet replacement as is usually the norm after renters with pets move out. It's a give/take situation and as owners, we hope for the best, but expect the worst.

[butterfly08]

I am lucky not to have to pay a deposit for my pets. I got my cats after we moved in, and suprisingly my landlord didn't ask for more money. I just have to make sure they don't ruin the house.