Dear Mr. Landlord, Why are pets not allowed?

If you're looking for a home or apartment to lease, you've probably noticed that many properties are pet restricted.  By some estimates, pet restricted properties make up more than 50% of all rental properties. 

So why do landlords and property owners restrict pets?  It's unlikely that it is because they don't like pets.  many have pets of their own.  The reasons vary, but typically it is due to the damage that a pet can cause to a rental property. ...
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