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A Landlord's Guide to ESA Verification
January 17, 2024
Around 45 million households rent from apartment complexes to single-family units to converted Airbnb investment properties. Of those renters, pet ownership is extremely common.
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A Resident’s Guide to the Pet Screening Process
December 20, 2023
While many prospective tenants can find this process cumbersome, it is necessary to ensure that pets and residents can peacefully coexist in a rental community.
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How to Create Clear Guidelines for Pet Owners at Your Rental Property
December 06, 2023
Properties with clearly established and agreed-upon pet guidelines are not only better at making pet owners happy, but they’re also able to keep pet-related damage, hostility, and complaints under control.
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The Role of Technology in Streamlining ESA Verification
November 29, 2023
It’s estimated that nearly a third of Americans who own pets have had a pet certified as an emotional support animal (ESA).As this number grows, landlords and property managers continue to grapple with regulations protecting ESAs while doing their best to ensure a positive living environment for all residents on the property.
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How Pet Management Software Boosts Your Bottom Line
November 19, 2023
This article explores how pet management software can help your property earn additional revenue by properly screening and validating animals and establishing sound, profitable policies.
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How to Ensure Fairness When Verifying Emotional Support Animals
October 25, 2023
As more and more tenants bring ESAs onto the property, landlords need to become more aware of the emotional well-being of residents and the need for a structured and equitable ESA verification process.
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Tips for Establishing a Successful Pet Screening Process in Apartments
August 30, 2023
Pet management software, such as OurPetPolicy, can significantly streamline this process. This makes it easier for property owners to maintain an orderly and pet-friendly environment.
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The Role of Pet Screening in Keeping Your Property Safe
August 09, 2023
When it comes to maintaining safety and peace of mind in rental properties, pets are a real risk factor. That’s why pet screening is essential for property owners looking to keep everything running smoothly.
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Enhancing Apartment Living with Pet Screening: How OurPetPolicy Improves Tenant Selection
July 26, 2023
With more than 70% of renters identifying as pet owners, property managers must consider their animals are part of the overall tenant application process.
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How to Add Value to Your Property with Pet-Friendly Amenities
July 14, 2023
Pet ownership among renters has been on the rise. A survey by Apartments.com found that 33% of renters own pets, and more than half are dog owners. This means there’s been a growing need for property managers to provide pet-friendly options to cater to the increasing demographic.
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Prepare for Peak Rental Season With These Tips for Property Owners
June 21, 2023
Between May and August, rental communities are swamped with prospective tenants (and their pets) seeking new places to live. If you haven’t already, now’s the time to prepare for the influx of interest and activity at your property.
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The Benefits of Going Digital: How a Pet Management Software Can Streamline Your Processes
June 07, 2023
When you’re a property manager, pen management can be one of the more frustrating tasks you must handle. When you’re doing it manually, it can be even more daunting: filled with paperwork, miscommunications, and inefficiencies.
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5 Common Pet Management Challenges Faced by Property Managers (And How to Solve Them)
May 17, 2023
As the number of pet owners continues to rise, property managers face the challenge of finding ways to accommodate tenants with pets. According to recent studies, more than 33% of households in the United States have at least one pet.
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Why Your Property Needs Pet Management Software: Benefits and ROI
May 03, 2023
Recently, there has been an increased demand for pet-friendly rental properties across North America. While this is exciting for new pet owners, unfortunately, property managers are faced with a new set of challenges when pets enter the building.
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5 Best Practices to Properly Screen Pets for Apartments
April 19, 2023
Most landlords know that a generous pet policy that accepts virtually any animal without limitations is a recipe for disaster. While accommodating residents and their furry friends is important, safety and avoiding unnecessary risks should also be a priority.
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Multi Family Property sees 572% amount ROI in 3 months
April 05, 2023
The Client was struggling with their pet program. There had been fraudulent ESA letters, significant property damage and serious bit incidents. It had put a tremendous amount of stress on the property management team, and was creating a bad reputation among tenants.
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The Top Pet Management Software Features for Properties
April 05, 2023
Although there are many benefits to allowing pets on a property, there’s a reason why many landlords and property managers shy away from pet programs – they’re complicated.
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How to Increase Tenant Applications at Your Rental Property
March 22, 2023
Property managers know that occupancy is key. Retaining tenants, avoiding turnover, and filling vacant apartments as soon as possible helps keep profits healthy and avoids headaches for management and staff.
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Five Tips for Managing Pets on Your Rental Properties
March 08, 2023
Property management can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to dealing with pets. From enforcing pet policies to managing pet waste, there are a variety of issues that property managers must navigate.
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How to Increase Your Rental Income in 2023
February 22, 2023
As we move into the new year, now’s a great time for landlords and property managers to reexamine budgets and explore additional revenue generation opportunities.
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How to Implement a Pet-Friendly Policy at Your Rental Property
February 08, 2023
Business textbooks teach that acquiring a new customer can cost five times more than retaining an existing one. The same rule of thumb applies to tenants at rental properties. Poor resident retention rates can have a significant impact on the financial performance and long-term success of your property.
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Boost Income and Cover Damage Expenses With a Pet Guarantee
January 25, 2023
Among all US households, approximately 70% currently own at least one pet. That number is even higher among younger generations, who are more likely to be renters than their parents or grandparents. Having a strict “no pets” policy only serves to limit your tenant pool, reduce potential revenue, and expose you to fraudulent service animal applications.
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Top Property Management Trends of 2023
January 04, 2023
Each new year is marked by notable shifts in how tenants approach leasing and how properties can best attract and retain quality renters. The strategies that worked in 2022 may not be the best options for 2023.
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Animals in Rentals in 2023: What You Need to Know as a Landlord
December 20, 2022
As the number of pet-owning households in the US continues to grow, landlords and property owners would be wise to take notice and adopt policies that meet the moment. Here are the pet rental trends taking shape in 2023 and why your restrictive pet policies may no longer be the right business decision.
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NARPM 2022 Affiliate of the Year
December 15, 2022
On December 8th, OurPetPolicy was awarded 2022 Affiliate of the Year by the SouthWest Idaho chapter of the National Associate of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). It was OurPetPolicy’s first time at the annual holiday dinner and the first time being recognized by the local chapter.
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Pet Management in Properties: The Inside Scoop on ESAs
December 08, 2022
As a landlord or property manager, you’ve likely had to review your fair share of emotional support animal (ESA) letters. While many renters do need the assistance that a support animal provides, others have been caught abusing the ESA system as a way to avoid pet deposits, fees, or more stringent pet policies in general.
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New Pet Training Tool Feature Added to Pet Management Platform
October 20, 2022
Landlord Tech’s industry leading pet management platform, OurPetPolicy, launches a cat and dog training feature providing pet owners and landlords full training modules for better pet management for rental properties.
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Five Ways You are Losing Money as a Property Owner
October 13, 2022
As a property owner, it can sometimes feel like you're drowning in expenses. Don't leave revenue and cost-saving opportunities on the table! This post outline five ways you may be losing money on pet-related policies and how you can better capitalize on these opportunities with simple, easy-to-implement tools.
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Pet Management Platforms Are Worth the Investment. Here’s Why.
September 16, 2022
Pet management platforms are useful tools to help you manage your property's pet program. However, they do come at a cost. This post discusses how these platforms can help you earn additional income and links to a useful ROI calculator to show you exactly how much you can realize in cost savings by using OurPetPolicy.
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Pets That Cause the Most Property Damage
August 10, 2022
As long as animals have been cohabiting with humans, they’ve been causing property damage. Whether it’s something as minor as an “accident” in the corner of the room or complete destruction of furniture, our furry companions seem to love creating headaches for both their owners and property managers.
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Here's How an ESA HUD Sting Cost This Property Manager $80,000
July 12, 2022
As a landlord or property owner, you have a legal duty to understand the Fair Housing Act and its implications for assistance animals at your property. Not knowing this information can be costly. Here's how one landlord learned that the hard way.
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Seven ESA Loopholes Commonly Used by Tenants and How to Close Them
June 14, 2022
Property managers and landlords have reported more animal-related damage accompanying the recent uptick in the number of Emotional Support Animals over the last few years. Understanding the ways pet owners are getting around policies and pet agreements is crucial for preventing this damage and ensuring the safest environment for your rentals.
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New Pet Mapping Tool Feature Added to Pet Management Platform OurPetPolicy
June 07, 2022
Landlord Tech’s industry leading pet management platform, OurPetPolicy, launches an animal mapping feature, allowing property managers to easily track and map animals on their properties and quickly distinguish between authorized and unauthorized pets.
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Renting to Pet Owners: Records Every Landlord Should Keep
April 13, 2022
It’s best to arm yourself with information regarding your tenants and their pets, so you can protect yourself from pet-related issues, check if a new tenant is a good fit for the current dynamic, and keep everyone happy.
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Landlord Q&A: Should You Move to a Pet-Friendly Policy?
March 28, 2022
The question of whether to have a no-pet policy versus being a pet-friendly residence is an age-old question for most landlords. But in recent years, with the emergence and soaring popularity of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs), the question is no longer yes or no to being pet-friendly, but when?
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Emotional Support Animals, Service Animals, and Pets. What’s the Difference?
January 13, 2022
Understanding the differences between an emotional support animal, a service animal, and a pet is essential to understanding how to properly accommodate, manage, and appreciate these animals and those who rely on them.
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Considerations Tenants Make When Choosing a Rental
December 09, 2021
Marketing to and bringing in new tenants is a critical piece in the overall success of your rental property. Keeping existing tenants happy is also a major lifeline in your portfolio.
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The Opportunity Cost of Not Verifying Tenant ESA Letters
December 07, 2021
As a property manager, pet fees and deposits are the best way to protect your property from pet-related damages and unexpected costs. Unfortunately, pet owners have found a convenient loophole using Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters to help them get out of paying any pet fees.
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Protecting Your Rental Property from Pet Damage
December 07, 2021
A vast number of potential renters own pets and consider them part of the family. As a landlord, allowing pets in your properties widens the applicant pool and gives you a better chance of securing long-term, reliable tenants. However, it is also important that you safeguard your rental properties from pet damage.
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The True Cost of Having a Bad Pet Policy
December 03, 2021
Having a pet policy for your renters is an essential part of protecting your property and your rental income. However, it's important to note that not all policies are created equal.
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Why Pet Fees are an Essential Landlord Strategy
October 13, 2021
Pet fees are a sensitive subject among both tenants and landlords. Many renters feel that these fees are an unfair tax that they’re forced to pay for having furry family members.
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Five Ways to Keep your Landscape Looking Great When You Have Pet-Owning Tenants
August 23, 2021
Once you’ve weighed the pros and cons and decided to allow pet-owning tenant(s), the next decision tackles the issue of maintaining attractive landscaping and pet-friendly premises.
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The Landlords Essential Guide to ESAs
July 01, 2021
If your property normally does not allow pets, it may be tempting to deny an ESA outright, but there are multiple reasons why this may not be the best course of action.
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The Landlord’s Guide To Tenants With Pets
June 01, 2021
As a landlord, you have to determine whether or not your rental properties are going to be pet-friendly. This can be a challenging decision due to the number of pros and cons.
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