Dear Brains Trust,
Some of you may remember I own an IP in Bathurst which has been vacant now for 5 months (4/5/6 bedrooms and fully furnished).
The agent called today with an application Yay!
A family with 4 kids (11/8/5/5mths) and an 'outside' dog (which they never are especially with young kids who leave the door open)!
My dilemma is...do I approve them[/COLOR]?
Many people would be saying...dont be stupid, its been vacant so long, just do it and get a tenant.
They want it empty so I have rooms and rooms of stuff to move and they want it by next Friday (but are flexible). The furniture thing isnt the big problem, the dog is...
I have been reading past posts where ppl have mentioned how they have some sort of incentive to allow pets...extra per week (like a payment for the privilege of having a pet) or a non-refundable pet deposit. I have asked the agent about these options and they say its against their policy.
I am hoping that my insurance will cover potential damage to carpets as wee and poo stains dont come out with simple carpet shampooing (which tenant may insist is sufficient) and get into the underlay....the whole carpet will be need to be replaced....the 4 week bond wont cover this and carpets cannot be replaced in patches.
Any suggestions? I am already giving the house away to them cheap for what it is just to get a tenant.
I have heard that a 6 week bond can be charged if pets are involved. Is this true and/or valid for NSW?
They also want a 12 month lease which means if the dog does damage I cant get rid of them or increase the rent. Can I request a 6mth lease (see how dog and kids go) and then extend at that point (with possible rent increase)? They might not want that becasue there is no security for them in terms of a house but from my point of view it gives me the chance to monitor the dog...
Thanks in advance,
Peta
Some of you may remember I own an IP in Bathurst which has been vacant now for 5 months (4/5/6 bedrooms and fully furnished).
The agent called today with an application Yay!
A family with 4 kids (11/8/5/5mths) and an 'outside' dog (which they never are especially with young kids who leave the door open)!
My dilemma is...do I approve them[/COLOR]?
Many people would be saying...dont be stupid, its been vacant so long, just do it and get a tenant.
They want it empty so I have rooms and rooms of stuff to move and they want it by next Friday (but are flexible). The furniture thing isnt the big problem, the dog is...
I have been reading past posts where ppl have mentioned how they have some sort of incentive to allow pets...extra per week (like a payment for the privilege of having a pet) or a non-refundable pet deposit. I have asked the agent about these options and they say its against their policy.
I am hoping that my insurance will cover potential damage to carpets as wee and poo stains dont come out with simple carpet shampooing (which tenant may insist is sufficient) and get into the underlay....the whole carpet will be need to be replaced....the 4 week bond wont cover this and carpets cannot be replaced in patches.
Any suggestions? I am already giving the house away to them cheap for what it is just to get a tenant.
I have heard that a 6 week bond can be charged if pets are involved. Is this true and/or valid for NSW?
They also want a 12 month lease which means if the dog does damage I cant get rid of them or increase the rent. Can I request a 6mth lease (see how dog and kids go) and then extend at that point (with possible rent increase)? They might not want that becasue there is no security for them in terms of a house but from my point of view it gives me the chance to monitor the dog...
Thanks in advance,
Peta