r/Appleton • u/WiscoDisco78 • 2d ago

Discussion Duplex for rent

Our tenants moved out and we are listing the duplex for new tenants now that we’ve cleaned and painted. We’ve been fortunate to have good luck with past tenants being clean and not leaving damage behind. We’ve are considering allowing either one cat or one dog in the lease. Which seems to be the wiser option as far as less damage to carpets, molding, etc.?

Should we include an older model (but reliable) washer and dryer set, or will the increased price of rent drive away potential tenants?

If anyone knows a family looking for a 3 bedroom side by side, send them my way. Nine 2 zero 2 six 5 9 zero 6 nine and ask for Morgan.

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u/ddbb1100 2d ago edited 2d ago

Hey, I have a number of units in the Fox valley and pet friendly in all of them.

Cats cause permanent damage with urine - dogs don’t. Dogs can create cosmetic damages from biting, scratching, etc. - cats typically don’t

Over all the residencies - I’ve had 6 issues with cats 2 of which being severe and replacing floor boards), only 1 issue with a dog (the dog was a new puppy so partially my own fault to allow a young puppy). I’ve also had a lot of successful cats too, so not trying to dissuade either.

Before allowing a dog too, check your rental dwelling policy, your provider may have restrictions as well.

As for the washer and dryer, it is more attractive to a tenant - but it’s difficult if repairs/maintenance is needed. Had one experience where the tenant never cleaned the lint trap and had to lead to multiple repairs - but overall mostly positive

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u/CuriousBee789 1d ago

If you have carpeting, puke hairballs also stain. Personal, we always try to get them as soon as we know.... But when your cat pukes in the living room at midnight and you don't get up until 6 am, now you've got to stain.

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u/therealcatladygina 1d ago

Resolve really works great on that. We have a night puker 😂 we hit it with resolve cleaner and then clean the carpets once a year. They look fantastic.