Hi, I’m David Kerner with TouchPoint Property Management, where we turn rental challenges into profitable, stress-free investments.
One of the most common questions I get from property owners is:
“Should I allow pets in my rental property?”
And I get it — most owners worry about damage, wear and tear, or even liability.
Those are valid concerns.
But after managing hundreds of pet-friendly homes over the last 20 years, my answer is almost always —
Yes, you should allow pets.
The key is to do it the right way — with structure, screening, and oversight.
Because when it’s handled correctly, allowing pets isn’t a liability — it’s an opportunity.
Let’s look at the numbers:
About 70% of renters searching online have at least one pet,
and 90% of rental listings already allow them.
So if you don’t allow pets, you’re cutting your renter pool down to just 30%.
That means fewer showings, longer vacancy, and often lower rent.
But when you do allow pets — and manage it correctly — you can:
- Rent faster
- Fill vacancies sooner
- Keep tenants longer
- And even achieve full market rent
Now, how do you protect your property?
That’s where we come in.
At TouchPoint, we’ve built a very structured and protective system that includes:
Comprehensive Pet Screening through PetScreening.com.
We verify vet records, vaccination history, breed, and temperament — and only approve low-risk pets.
Breed and Size Restrictions — no dangerous breeds or pets too large for the property or neighborhood.
Landlord Reference Verification — we contact previous landlords to confirm that both the tenant and their pet maintained the property well and didn’t cause any issues.
Hi, I’m David Kerner with TouchPoint Property Management, where we turn rental challenges into profitable, stress-free investments.
One of the most common questions I get from owners is:
“Should I allow pets in my rental property?”
I completely understand the hesitation — many owners worry about damage, wear and tear, or liability.
Those are valid concerns.
But after managing hundreds of pet-friendly homes over the last 20 years, my answer is almost always:
Yes — you should allow pets.
The key is to do it the right way, with structure, screening, and oversight.
Because when it’s handled correctly, allowing pets isn’t a liability — it’s an opportunity.
Why Allowing Pets Helps
Roughly 70% of renters searching online have a pet,
and nearly 90% of available rentals already allow them.
If you don’t, you instantly limit your renter pool — fewer showings, longer vacancy, and often lower rent.
Allowing pets, when managed well, helps you:
- Rent faster
- Reduce vacancy
- Keep tenants longer
- And achieve full market rent
How We Protect Your Property
At TouchPoint, we use a proven system that protects your home while expanding your renter pool:
- Comprehensive Pet Screening through PetScreening.com — we verify vet records, vaccination history, breed, and temperament. Only low-risk pets are approved.
- Breed & Size Restrictions — no dangerous breeds or oversized pets.
- Landlord Reference Checks — we confirm pets caused no damage or issues in prior rentals.
- Highly Qualified Tenants — every renter passes strict screening and background checks.
- Higher Security Deposit & Prepaid Cleaning — funds are set aside for potential pet-related wear and tear.
- Regular Inspections — move-in, mid-lease, and move-out, with full photo documentation.
- Pet Damage Guarantee — tenants pay a small monthly fee that helps cover any pet-related damage not covered by the deposit.
Final Thoughts
When managed properly, allowing pets increases demand, reduces vacancy, and boosts profitability — while keeping your property protected.
To learn more about our Pet Screening System and Pet Damage Guarantee, visit
👉 TouchPointPropertyManagement.com
Thanks for watching — and as always, we’re here to help you turn rental challenges into profitable investments.
Only Highly Qualified Tenants — renters must meet our strict screening and background standards.
Responsible tenants are almost always responsible pet owners.
Higher Security Deposits to ensure funds are available for any potential pet-related damage.
Prepaid Professional Cleaning so we handle carpet, flooring, and HVAC duct cleaning at move-out.
Regular Inspections — we perform move-in, mid-lease, and move-out inspections with full photo documentation.
Pet Damage Guarantee — tenants pay a small monthly pet fee, and in return, you’re covered for certain pet-related damages not covered by the security deposit.
When managed correctly, allowing pets increases demand, reduces vacancy, and improves profitability — all while keeping your property protected.
If you’d like to learn more about how our Pet Screening System and Pet Damage Guarantee work, visit
👉 TouchPointPropertyManagement.com
Thanks for watching — and as always, we’re here to help you turn rental challenges into profitable investments.
