Skip to Content

5 Surprising Reasons to Let Your Tenants Keep Pets

Happy Tenants Playing with Their Dog in a Pet-Friendly Bellingham RentalThere are several reasons why landlords should permit tenants to keep pets in their rental properties. Most Bellingham property managers consider advantages such as the ability to charge pet deposits and higher rent before deciding to allow pets. Here are the top five reasons to allow your tenants to keep their pets!

1. Higher Property Values

Allowing tenants to keep pets is one of the best reasons to increase the value of your property. Studies have shown that pet-friendly properties appreciate at a faster rate than those that are not. Furthermore, pet-friendly features such as fenced yards and pet doors are frequently sought by property buyers. This can increase the value of a pet-friendly rental property above what it would be otherwise.

2. Shorter Vacancies

Additionally, allowing pets can make your rental property more appealing to prospective renters. In fact, nearly half of all renters say they would be more likely to rent from a landlord who permits pets, according to a recent survey. This implies that allowing pets in your rental property will likely result in shorter vacancy periods.

3. Fewer Repair and Maintenance Issues

Contrary to popular belief, renters with pets are less likely to cause property damage than those who do not have pets. This is because pet-owning tenants are more likely to be responsible renters. Many pet-owning tenants understand the responsibilities of pet care and are likely to apply the same standard of care to their rental homes.

4. Increased Security

Enabling tenants to have pets can also improve the safety of the property. According to studies, properties with pets tend to have lower rates of burglary, vandalism, etc. This is likely because criminals are less likely to target a property with a pet present.

5. Improving Tenant Health

Finally, permitting tenants to keep pets can assist with their health. Stress, blood pressure, and cholesterol have all been shown to decrease when people have pets. They can also increase levels of physical activity and social interaction. For these reasons, pet-owning tenants tend to be healthier than those without pets.

There are multiple strong reasons to allow tenants to keep pets in your rental property. If you were on the fence about whether or not to allow pets, this list may have convinced you to give it a shot! Your tenants and property will be appreciative.

Would you like an expert opinion on making your rental property more pet-friendly? Contact Real Property Management Teyata today!

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. See Equal Housing Opportunity Statement for more information.

The Neighborly Done Right Promise

The Neighborly Done Right Promise ® delivered by Real Property Management, a proud Neighborly company

When it comes to finding the right property manager for your investment property, you want to know that they stand behind their work and get the job done right – the first time. At Real Property Management we have the expertise, technology, and systems to manage your property the right way. We work hard to optimize your return on investment while preserving your asset and giving you peace of mind. Our highly trained and skilled team works hard so you can be sure your property's management will be Done Right.

Canada excluded. Services performed by independently owned and operated franchises.

See Full Details