Reply #1: First check your state laws [View All]

[LynneSin]

I never realized that some states (including Delaware) do not allow surcharges for pets but instead for an extra security deposit. I found this out after my apartment charged me extra monthly for a pet. I was slightly miffed but greateful I didn't have to come up with an extra security deposit at the time. The made it up to me by allowing me the second cat and when rental increase time came around my rent stayed the same.

Definately have it in writen in the lease what the owner can & cannot do with the pet especially with owning additional pets. I would also toss in a clause that would require the owner to have the carpets cleaned before they move out. That was added to my lease.