New Unauthorized Pet : ezLandlordForms

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WIlliam F

started a topic about 11 years ago

I have a good tenant who is authorized for his small dog, which is in his contract prior to moving in; however he let it slip on July 4th when he dropped off the rent that he has a cat. They claim that they "sort of adopted" a stray cat in the neighborhood. He has taken it to the vet when another dog on the block got out and attacked it. They feed and care for it. I told them they are only authorized for one pet but they tell me it's a stay. I have not done anything about it but now they have given me notice. They implied that they are going to leave it behind and I already have new tenants lined up. How do I deal with an abandoned pet and security deposit?

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Bob R

said about 11 years ago

So much for a being a good tenant. Are tenants on a month-to-month or a lease?

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Rachael B

said about 11 years ago

Well the tenants actually took in another animal without letting you know so in AZ they would be in breech of contract. I would read through your rights as a landlord in your landlord act for your state and see what you can do. Or if you dont want to make a big deal out of this then take the cat to animal control in your area and let them know its a stray. I def don't know everything but I hope this helps a little.

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Roger M

said almost 11 years ago

If they leave the cat behind, report them to law enforcement for abandonment.