Texas Enacted A New Law Against Fake ESA

Number of tenants have found a loophole in the law that appeared to allow them to say three little words in an effort to avoid pet deposits: “Emotional support animal.” Until recently, that was a pretty easy claim to make without any real consequence, but...

Do THIS if Your Tenant Has a Fake ESA

Mental health is a big topic lately, and more and more tenants are showing up to rental property with Emotional Support Animals (ESA). The rules around ESA and service animals are new, and most landlords are unsure how to navigate these legal waters. Among the issues...

Tenants are Animal Lovers Too ​

​It is undeniable that people love pets. And, no matter how hard you may try to prevent it, your Tenants may end up acquiring a pet during their tenancy. This means that you will have to either compromise your policies or to stand your ground and enforce the lease....

Pets, Enforcement, & Updating Your Lease​

 Most Tenants have a pet, but not all leases allow pets. What rights does a Landlord have to enforce the pet provisions in the Lease? How can a Landlord use the rights in their lease to make sure their property isn’t being destroyed by an unauthorized pet? What...