3. Housebreak and crate train your pet.
While all pets have an occasional accident inside the home, those who do so regularly can cause significant damage to the property, as well as make the home environment unhealthy. Crate training can help reduce the risk of accidents when the renter is at work and helps prevent the pet from chewing on blinds or moldings. When walking your dog, make sure to pick up the droppings. Cat owners need to make sure the litter box is cleaned on a regular basis.
4. Crate or kennel your pet on inspection days.
If your property manager performs routing inspections, please kennel or crate your pets for their protection, as well as the safety of the inspector. This is an important rule of thumb to follow if you’ve requested and are expecting maintenance personnel in your rental home. If you elect to leave your animal in a crate leave a note on the door or notify the property management company. A bark from behind a closed door may prevent services from being rendered.
5. Make sure the pet has regular exercise.
Just as a person is likely to become restless when they spend too much time inside, the same goes for your pet. By taking a dog on regular walks and trips to the dog park, the dog is less likely to have accidents inside, bark excessively, and chew on things. By taking good care for your pet, both you and your animal companion will enjoy your time in your rental home.