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How to Pet-Proof Your The Woodlands Rental Property

Cute Lazy Dog Lying on the Floor“A dog is a man’s best friend” has been a saying to indicate the companionship we find with our animals for a long time. This statement has never been more valid for the average household as pet ownership numbers have constantly grown. Nearly 65% of households own a pet, and a recent survey by Apartments.com has shown that almost 72% of renters have pets.

As a The Woodlands landlord, it is important that you know the current trends that can impact your business. The Humane Society of America recently published an article aimed at investment homeowners and landlords that outlined the benefits of renting to pet owners, showing that landlords have a larger pool of candidates to choose from and that these residents tend to remain longer in a unit, lessening costs of advertising and turnover.

When you work with Real Property Management Republic, we help ensure that your property is matched with the rights residents, and their pets, if you decide to allow this on your property. Learn more on how to pet-proof your The Woodlands rental property today.

Why You Should Pet-Proof Your Property

One of the primary reasons why you should pet-proof your property is to attract more quality and qualified residents that keep our rental property business healthy. By anticipating renting to a pet owner, you can make changes to your lease agreement and physical property to prepare for a pet to reside in your rental property.

Many landlords worry they will get a “bad pet” and regret allowing them on the property. This can typically be avoided however with the proper pet screening procedure, which ensures that the pet has been screened and approved just as a resident would be.

Pet proofing your property is one of the best ways to limit possible damage to your property. While the security deposit that your resident makes would cover any incurred damage, no one wants to redo the floors or give the walls a new layer of paint before it is needed. By making pet-smart decisions with your rental property, you can prevent this and do business with homeowners with pets.

How to Pet-Proof Your Property

Regardless, whether your property has already been set up for residents, or if you are in the remodeling stage, there are various easy ways to pet-proof your property. Save money by using these cost-effective ways to rent to pet owners with fewer possible headaches.

Flooring looks to be the biggest issue for landlords when renting to pets, concerned that their lovely hardwood floor will be damaged. This can be protected by using polyurethane, which seals wooden floors and protects against these aspects, or you may consider installing laminate flooring that looks like wood flooring but holds up better to traffic during remodeling.

Give some thought to the exterior of your home as well. Pet doors or granting the authority to have them installed if you have a fenced yard may be something to consider. Patios and balcony railings might be made to be safer with gates and/or plexiglass etc. Also, the paint you use in the home can go a long way to ensuring you protect your investment. While flat paint may be less expensive to apply, semi-gloss or velvet paint allows for easier wipe-down and clean up when friends have mishaps, furry or otherwise.

Heavy, thick blinds are also perfect both to keep your rental property cool in the summer, and trap heat in the winter, but additionally to protect against an animal pulling down blinds or playing with any flimsy cord or fabric. Baby gates can also be used, but this is something you will want to task your resident with providing and protecting with.

Take advantage of these pet proofing tips for your The Woodlands rental property and start seeing the benefits of allowing pets on your property. If you would like more information about Real Property Management Republic and the services we offer, contact us online or call us at 281-362-5001 today.

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