Landlords say the fees are meant to offset the cost of any damage the pets might cause to the property. Nicole Ryan, a spokesperson for the National Apartment Association, told MarketWatch that if local laws permit it, landlords could implement the recurring monthly pet rent to cover the costs of “increased wear-and-tear” caused by pets. This would include any cleaning, maintenance, or landscaping costs incurred after renters with pets move out of the property.

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