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.