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The Importance of Pet Screening for Property Owners and Managers The Role of PetScreening™ in Modern Housing Management

The Importance of Pet Screening for Property Owners and Managers The Role of PetScreening™ in Modern Housing Management

In today’s housing market, managing residents' pets and assistance animals is essential for property owners and managers. PetScreening™ provides a digital solution, offering an efficient approach to managing pets and assistance animals while also unlocking potential pet-related revenue opportunities.

Standardizing Risk Assessment with PetScreening™

PetScreening™ transforms the way housing providers handle pets and assistance animals by establishing a consistent process for risk assessment. Each pet undergoes a detailed screening, resulting in a comprehensive Pet Profile and a FIDO Score. This score helps property managers assess the risk associated with each pet, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding pet fees, deposits, and rent through a tiered pricing policy.

Simplifying Assistance Animal Accommodation Requests

Validating assistance animal accommodation requests can be challenging. PetScreening™ simplifies this process by adhering to Fair Housing Act (FHAct) and HUD guidelines, ensuring all requests are thoroughly reviewed for legal compliance. This comprehensive review mitigates risks and confirms the legitimacy of each accommodation request, protecting property owners from potential liabilities.

Benefits for On-Site Teams and Property Managers

PetScreening™ offers numerous advantages for on-site teams and property managers, including:

  • Consistent Process: Provides a uniform approach for screening household pets, validating assistance animal requests, and confirming no-pet declarations. This consistency simplifies the workflow for both applicants and on-site teams.
  • Time-Saving Digital Platform: Eliminates the need for manual documentation collection and review, freeing up valuable time for on-site teams. The platform handles all services securely and efficiently, at no cost to property owners and managers.
  • Revenue Recovery: Helps property owners recover potential lost pet revenue. Studies by PetScreening™ have shown that up to 60% of accommodation requests are found to be insufficient or fraudulent, highlighting the importance of a robust screening process.
  • Risk Mitigation: Ensures compliance with FHAct and HUD guidelines, reducing the risk of legal issues. The thorough review process verifies the validity of each accommodation request, offering peace of mind to property owners.

Creating a Responsible Pet Community

Beyond financial and legal benefits, PetScreening™ fosters a responsible pet and animal community within residential properties. By implementing a thorough screening process, property managers can ensure that all pets are adequately assessed, contributing to a safer and more harmonious living environment for all residents.

EJF Rentals and Pet Screening

At EJF Rentals, we understand the importance of maintaining a pet-friendly and responsible community. That’s why we Pet Screen all pets using PetScreening™. This ensures that every pet is properly assessed and helps us create a safe and enjoyable living environment for all our residents.

Conclusion

Incorporating PetScreening™ into property management practices simplifies the complex task of pet and assistance animal management while offering significant financial, legal, and community benefits. By leveraging this digital platform, property owners and managers can ensure a consistent, compliant, and efficient process that enhances the living experience for all residents while safeguarding their assets.

Embrace the future of pet management with PetScreening™ and create a thriving, responsible community for all. EJF Rentals is proud to lead by example, ensuring every pet is screened for the benefit of our residents and properties.

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