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I think the piss stains and smell are the main problem.

But there have also been cases where a large dog attacks another tenant and the landlord is sued for allowing the large dog.

Here's one case I remember:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Whipple

Looks like just the dog owner was sued though.

Animals do have a lot of odor. If probably would have to replace carpet when owners leave.

I just have several friends who do own pets, and their houses always have a smell of a dog in them.

FortWayne says

Animals do have a lot of odor. If probably would have to replace carpet when owners leave.

I just have several friends who do own pets, and their houses always have a smell of a dog in them.

Freedom 1789-2012

Dogs belong in a wild, they are not meant to wear giants and niners gear, that's just cruel!

A lady's cat did $1400 worth of damage to my rental house. I never would have thought that was possible. It got every screen and every door sweep. It sprayed all over the carpet and scratched holes into it near doors it obviously wanted open. It infested the house with fleas. If the carpet had been new, I'd have cried and the age of the carpet is the only reason that I estimated the damages so low. The tenant was only there for 7 months, breaking her lease when she left. I kept her deposit and did a lot of the work myself to get the place rentable again. It sucked.

I advertise pet friendly (actually I don't advertise at all, my property manager has a waiting list). I'm swamped with apps enough to pick and choose. I require xtra months rent for pet deposit and the property manager checks with all the references. Never had a problem, but the houses are mostly pet proofed anyway. All saltillo tile or polyurethaned hardwood floors over concrete that really can't be hurt by pets (dropped dishes are just toast). Screens doors all have solid metal panels on bottom half. All have fenced yards. The most that ever happened was some easily repaired scratches on some doors. Simple putty and paint. Fleas in south texas are the least of my bug worries.

Even $1400 in damage is covered by the initial deposit. I figure if I asked for up to $1000 extra ($3000 total), all my tenants would agree to pay it. If they didn't, they would when I presented them with a court date because no one wants that on their record, even if they win.

My places are all tile or hardwood. Carpet might be a worry I guess.

I moved into a place that had a cat before, and never noticed any smells. I don't think really remember any vacant properties having any smells to them, unless they were ghetto places to start with. Hm.

It does seem like a great place to get extra cash flow. Pet owners are generally pretty desperate and so far the most prepared with their paperwork. Come, take a look, and start an application. No messing around for them.