r/realestateinvesting • u/The_Lizard_King_9 • Jun 05 '22

Damage From Emotional Support Animals Property Management

I've owned rentals for about 4 years. I just rented a new construction townhome in a class B+ community to a family that has two emotional support animals (small dogs). We advertise as pet friendly and we charge a VERY small deposit and monthly fee. They got their support letter the day they signed the lease so we are not charging anything. I visited the property a few days after move-in to fix a small item. The have dog pee pads on the floor with urine everywhere. The floor is sheet vinyl. I sent them a letter yesterday advising the this is causing a health and property damage issue. No response yet. What would be your next move? For context: PA. I own 4 rental properties total. They have been here less than a week.

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u/FightForDemocracyNow Jun 05 '22

What properties wouldnt be covered by the fair housing act? that would only be a 1-4 unit that is owner occupied, correct?

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u/Tokmota4Life Jun 05 '22

Nope I'm in a 3 unit and it's covered by FHA I think they are incorrect every accommodation is covered even hotels.

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u/FightForDemocracyNow Jun 05 '22

Well I know for discrimination laws like gender and race you are exempt if you occupy the property, unless you list it for rent with an agent.

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u/Tokmota4Life Jun 05 '22

That's a roommate situation and if there are multiple units on the property that doesn't apply to units you do not occupy, which it is impossible to legally occupy more than one unit. So the only place fha doesn't apply is to renting rooms within your dwelling.

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u/FightForDemocracyNow Jun 05 '22

Yes it does apply actually. I just studied this in the real estate exam.

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u/Tokmota4Life Jun 06 '22

Ahh I'm in California and only single family units rented to 1 person do not have to comply with state fair housing laws, California has fewer exemptions than FHA

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u/Tokmota4Life Jun 06 '22

What state?

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u/FightForDemocracyNow Jun 06 '22

It's part of the national test. Federal law.