Piers Rent (piersrent) wrote, @ 2011-12-05 17:03:00

Man’s Best Friend – Man’s Best Tenant?
Pets are an important part of life – renting a property and having pets do not necessarily go well together. It is important to sort out whether or not pets are allowed before a lease is signed. It is also important, for both the landlord and prospective tenant, to establish what responsibilities will fall to each party in respect of the pets.

Generally speaking, having pets may lead to a few extra responsibilities on the side of the tenant. A tenant should never leave the property in a worse condition than it was originally rented in – allowing for normal wear and tear, of course. This could mean that the tenant might be expected to pay for the cleaning of carpets and any damage caused by pets. For an example of a typical lease agreement that includes pets and for a complete idea of what your responsibilities as a tenant may be in this case, see a company that specializes in rental property management Brisbane.

As a tenant, you will also have a responsibility to ensure that your pets are not a pest to your neighbours. This entails more than just making sure that your pets stay on your property – you need to make sure that they are not overly noisy and that they do not injure any other tenants. Having a dog that barks all day is not considerate and neither is having an animal that is particularly vicious.

As a landlord, the decision to allow pets or not can have far-reaching consequences. Pets can cause damage to property and can make a fair amount of mess. You would also need to consider the needs of any other tenants that you may have. You also need to realise that you cannot simply change your mind about allowing pets if it does not work out. Being very specific with the tenant about what their responsibilities will be if they have a pet and exactly what type of pet they can have can go a long way towards protecting your interests. If you are unsure of how to set up the lease properly, consult a professional property manager Brisbane firm.

Put simply, in order to make this kind of agreement work, it is important that everyone is well aware of what is expected of them. It is also advisable to get this in writing. Both parties should air any concerns and should sort out any confusion before the lease is signed.

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