As much as we may like our furry, four pawed friends, they are enough to make any landlord cringe. As a landlord you need to keep yourself up to date and well informed of the federal, state and local laws regarding Assistance Animal. Due to the increased studies showing the benefits of assistance animals for the physically and mentally disabled, you very well might encounter this situation in the very near future.

If you own a rental property or multiple properties, don’t be surprised at some point for your tenant to ask for lower rent. This is a very common practice especially around the time of a renewal of a lease. It’s best to remain open and listen to your tenant.

Landlords cannot refuse to rent to families with children, in most situations. This cannot be used as a reason not to rent to an applicant. However, the clutter, noise and other effects of children on a home may be mitigated by a landlord in the lease. This may not be legal, though and you may want to avoid adding rules for children in the lease.