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If you’re a property manager, you’re most likely aware of the reality in the industry: more renters now have pets. However, policies on pet documentation and compliance have only gotten more complicated. The risks from legal headaches to lost revenue are real and growing.
That’s why Rentvine is excited to announce our new integration with PetScreening. It's Rentvine’s latest update to a smarter and legally-sound way to manage pets, emotional support animals (ESAs), and service animals without all the manual lift during the leasing process.
In this article, we’ll walk you through the real challenges property managers face with pet screening, why a better process is essential, and how the integration with Rentvine and PetScreening will help you manage risk, save time, and even boost revenue
What are the most common pet screening challenges property managers face today?
For years, property managers have faced persistent challenges with pet-related screening and documentation such as:
Inconsistent processes: Each applicant brings unique paperwork, making it difficult to keep records organized. Plus, every new applicant brings questions about breed restrictions, vaccination records, and “what if” scenarios.
Legal risks: ESA and service animal claims are complex. Mishandling them can put your company at risk for Fair Housing violations.
Potential for fraud: Fraudulent ESA/service animal letters are on the rise.
Lost Revenue: Without a risk-based approach, pet fees can be arbitrary and sometimes leave revenue on the table.
Manual Work: Hours spent collecting, reviewing, and storing pet information take your focus away from your residents and properties.
Pet screening remains a major source of frustration for property managers. With these growing concerns around these, it’s clear that traditional pet screening methods often create more problems than they solve.
How can improving pet screening benefit your property management business?
It’s easy to think of pet screening as just another box to check in the tenant screening process. However, the way you handle it can have a real impact on your business. In fact, the impact goes far beyond paperwork. Streamlining and improving the pet screening process can make a real difference in several key areas:
Mitigate compliance risks
Keeping accurate and complete ESA documentation protects your business from legal disputes. Also, this helps ensure you stay compliant with Fair Housing regulations and other relevant laws.More revenue opportunities
With a system that accurately assesses pet risk, you’re able to charge appropriate, risk-based fees. This helps offset property wear and tear and supports your bottom line.Operational efficiency
Automating pet screening minimizes time spent chasing documents or clarifying paperwork. You free up yourself and your team to focus on more valuable work.Better tenant experience
A clear and efficient process keeps applicants moving forward and reduces frustration with the pet screening process. Consider this a huge boost to attract and retain the best residents.
For property managers, taking control of the pet screening process isn’t just about avoiding risks. It’s a proactive way to improve operations, generate new revenue, and deliver a better experience for both your team and your residents.
How does Rentvine’s integration with PetScreening help property managers?
Rentvine’s integration with PetScreening makes pet screening simpler and more efficient. Here’s how this feature adds real value to your day-to-day operations:
Save time with automation and consistency
Applicants fill out a PetScreening profile during your application process. All required pet info and documents are collected at once and automatically synced into Rentvine. This cuts out manual data entry and reduces administrative workload.Protect your business with reliable and legally-sound validation
This integration will help you take care of verifying ESA and service animal claims. Now, you can feel confident your process is compliant and you’re protected from legal risks. No more second-guessing documentation or worrying about Fair Housing issues.Increase business revenue with risk-based pet fees
The integration allows you to charge pet fees that reflect the actual risk of each pet, thanks to verified FIDO Scores. This approach not only helps generate additional income but also demonstrates fairness and transparency to residents.Enjoy flexibility and control of the pet screening process
Rentvine gives you the option to enable or disable PetScreening for each property or application template. This way you can customize the process to fit your business’s unique needs. In fact, applicants can continue with their application even if the pet screening is pending, so you don’t lose time waiting on documents.Gain peace of mind with complete documentation
Every detail, such as pet info, vaccination records, and ESA validations, is safely stored and easy to access within Rentvine. If questions or disputes ever arise, you have comprehensive records at your fingertips.
In short, Rentvine’s integration with PetScreening is built to reduce stress, streamline workflows, and empower property managers to handle pet screening with greater confidence and ease. It’s a smarter way to protect your business and serve your residents.
Enable Rentvine’s integration with PetScreening today!
Pet-related risk is growing, but managing it doesn’t have to be a headache. With Rentvine’s new integration with PetScreening, you can simplify your screening processes, keep your business compliant, and open up new revenue opportunities.
Try out Rentvine’s integration with PetScreening today and see how much smoother pet management can be with Rentvine by your side.
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