<prompt> Human: Looked at a house that I liked last week except for the fairly strong pet odor. Downstairs is hardwood, upstairs is carpeted. The agent that showed me the house said that the owners were getting the carpet cleaned prior to move out they will be out of the house by the 15th but what can I do to ensure that if the house still smells of pet odor that I dont have to foot the bill to get rid of it?  <response>: The smell aint coming out without the carpet itself being replaced. In order for a home with pets and carpet not smell, the carpet has to be well maintained very regularly. The past tenants did not do this. Like said above they can easily mask the smell for the day you sign the lease. Walk away. 