Posts Filed Under Pets

The Difference Among Pets, Service & Companion Animals

The discussion surrounding pets, service animals, and companion animals has gained significant attention within property management and real estate circles lately. Particularly in the context of renting out properties in California, it has become crucial for landlords to address the needs of tenants who own such animals. When it comes to handling animals and renters, ..Read More

Tenant’s Dog Bites: California Landlord Liabilities

Updated 6/14/24 Landlords are often hesitant to rent to people with dogs for fear that, besides the damage dogs can do to properties by accidents on carpets, chewing on things or scratching doors, that the landlords may be liable if the tenant’s dog bites someone.  While every state handles dog bite laws a little differently.  ..Read More

Pet Rental Agreements: Should Landlords Allow Tenants with Pets?

Usually, landlords look for renters who do not have any pets. The reasons are quite simple and easy to understand. But is it really a wise and profitable decision on the landlord’s part?