Property Management

Pet deposits exist because pet damage is specific and expensive.

Pet damage disputes follow a predictable pattern: the landlord claims scratched floors and odor, the tenant says it was already there, and whoever has better documentation wins. A pet damage inspection done at move-out — same areas as move-in, specific damage noted per item, photos, and odor assessment — is the record that closes the dispute. This is what 'pet deposit' is actually for.

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1

Inspection Details

5 questions
Property address Required Text
918 Willowbrook Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Tenant name(s) Required Text
Brenda and Carl Novak
Pet type(s) and count on lease Required Text
1 dog (Lab mix) — approved on lease.
Move-out date Required Date
2026-07-31
Pet deposit amount held Number
400 USD
2

Flooring

4 questions
Hardwood / laminate — scratches or gouges? Required Yes / No
Yes Scratches near back door and living room — consistent with dog.
Carpet — stains or odor? Required Yes / No
Yes Urine odor in master bedroom carpet. Stain visible under black light.
Photo of floor damage Required Photo
📷 Photo attached
Flooring repair estimate Number
350 USD — hardwood spot repair ($150), carpet section replacement ($200).
3

Walls & Doors

4 questions
Walls — scratches or gouges at pet height? Required Yes / No
Yes Scratches on lower wall beside back door — approx. 12 inches, consistent with dog scratching.
Door frames — chewing or claw damage? Required Yes / No
No
Photo of wall / door damage Photo
📷 Photo attached
Wall / door repair estimate Number
90 USD — spackle + repaint lower 2 feet of wall by back door.
4

Odor Assessment

3 questions
Pet odor detectable in unit? Required Yes / No
Yes
Odor severity Required Select
Moderate — enzyme treatment required
Odor treatment estimate Number
150 USD — enzyme cleaning of master bedroom carpet and padding.
5

Yard & Exterior

3 questions
Yard — dead patches or digging? Yes / No
Yes Two dead patches near fence, approx. 4 sq ft each.
Fencing — damage? Yes / No
No
Photo of yard condition Photo
📷 Photo attached
6

Summary

3 questions
Total pet damage deductions Required Number
590 USD — floors $350 + walls $90 + odor treatment $150
Pet deposit sufficient to cover deductions? Required Yes / No
No Pet deposit $400; deductions $590. Tenant owes $190 additional.
Inspector signature (type name) Required Text
Lisa Huang — 2026-08-01

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