Pet deposit : ezLandlordForms

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Dee M

started a topic almost 13 years ago

Are there Iowa state guidelines governing how much can be charged for pet deposit and if you can charge an additional monthly fee. What are the usual rates for this?

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John P

said almost 4 years ago

Newer versions of the EZ landlord lease (at least for Illinois) charge $500 for an unauthorized pet. But if the lease doesn't state that, Scott H is correct.

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Linda M

said almost 4 years ago

I have done it both ways. In the beginning of my landlordship, I charged a pet deposit of maybe $150.00. That's nothing if the pet does any damage (pee on carpet, chewing, digging) at all. So, I started charging $50.00 monthly per pet, non-refundable. Much better.

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Scott H

said about 4 years ago

Hello Anthony & Roni, Unfortunately you can only keep the amount of deposit that you used for repairs that were beyond normal wear and tear. This is also one of the reasons I charge the monthly pet fee. If I had a tenant that had an unauthorized pet I can show that I normally charge that pet fee and would keep fee out of their deposit. If they want to sue me for the money we can let a Judge determine if that is fare.

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Scott H

said about 4 years ago

Instead of a deposit I prefer to charge an extra $25-$50 (depends on the type/size) a month for a pet fee. That way I get an extra $300-$600 a year that I keep and they are still responsible for damages with their regular deposit. And I still do not allow aggressive breeds.

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Roni S

said about 4 years ago

How much is sufficient for a pet deposit. I have tenants that had a pet despite the lease saying no pets. They moved out and now I want to know how much I should withhold for the unauthorized pet?

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Scott H

said about 6 years ago

Don't call it a deposit call it a fee. I charge $25 extra a month instead of a one time fee. That way it keeps benefiting year after year.

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Lisette A

said almost 7 years ago

I'd charge pet fee upfront so u can use the security for what's it's intended for.... moveout incidentals

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Tara T

said almost 7 years ago

should i charge a pet fee upfront or just deduct that from the securty deposit when they leave. as long as that is commincated about beforehand??

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Lisette A

said almost 7 years ago

I would add another $100 for each additional pet. U just have two pets doing damage but true same thing gets repaired at the same time. But specify it does not cover expenses such as deodorizing, changing baseboards etc. all a pet deposit is is a one time rent for the pet. They are still responsible for fixing damages the pet makes.

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Terry H

said almost 7 years ago

I don't do deposits. We do pet fees upfront.

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Fanny O

said almost 7 years ago

I ask for a lot more, just because you can't fix too much for $200.00-300$ .All it takes is a door to revarnish due to scratching or urine on carpet, or even a really good cleaning when they leave. I love pets, but they could cause some expensive damage to a home.

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Sonja S

said almost 7 years ago

Thank you for your input, appreciate it! ~ Sonja

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J D

said almost 7 years ago

I would give him a break and maybe add another 200 to the current pet deposit.

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Bea S

said about 7 years ago

Because there are not many laws regarding the pet deposit in Missouri, and if it is stated in the lease, then I believe it is allowed.

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Trumbull R

said about 8 years ago

It appears that Hawaii has a residential landlord/tenant code that can be found here: http://files.hawaii.gov/dcca/ocp/landlord_tenant/landlord-tenant-handbook.pdf Hopefully it can help answer specific questions about renting in Hawaii.