Got a question for the trio? - https://zfrmz.com/uLtjhyBskV96PY6eJfaIhttps://propertyplanning.com.au/propertyplannerbuyerprofessor/ In this week’s episode, Dave, Cate and Pete take you through:

1. Pet stats!
2. Legislation confusion? The trio uncover legislation around pets and rental properties, and just how dramatically the states and territories differ.
3. What is our biggest fear? Pete leads the taskforce with an overview of the top reasons why so many landlords fear pets in rental properties.
4. Illegal dog training
5. When saying yes to pets presents an advantage to a landlord
6. Pet rental application cover letters? You bet!
7. “Ohhh, THIS cat? It’s my friends cat and it’s just staying this weekend”. The trio talk about this old chestnut and focus on why some renters adopt this ploy
8. How expensive is it to clean up after a bad pet-experience?
9. What pet situations ring alarm bells? Pets pose a grave concern for a landlord, (or worse still, some pets and activities are illegal).
10. How do property owners tackle a surprise pet in an investment property? Cate and Pete share their best tips

Cate Bakos, the ‘Property Buyer’s Gold Nugget: Cate reminds listeners that the risks of scaring a tenant into driving pet ownership underground can end in tears. Cate’s approach is to be open about being open to pets so that pets are actually disclosed on the application. She also recommends capturing the age, breed and behaviours of a pet when asking tenants for pet bio’s. Peter Koulizos, the ‘Property Professor’s’ Gold Nugget: Pete adds that by encouraging pet owners, landlords also widen their market. Dave also asks for some good advice on managing an unwelcome neighbour’s cat…. Visit the show notes:  https://propertyplanning.com.au/182-pets-and-rentals/