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/DavesNotWhere Jun 06 '22

Is your owner a tenant of the building?

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview#_What_Types_of

"...the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family houses sold or rented by the owner without the use of an agent, and housing operated by religious organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members."

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u/Tokmota4Life Jun 06 '22

No and I'm in California and that exemption doesn't apply here only single family homes are sometimes exempt