Pet Policies
PET ADDENDUM
PICTURE OF PET IS REQUIRED
PERMISSION: Owner grants permission to Tenant to keep the Pet, and no others, on the Premises, subject to the terms and conditions of the Lease and this Addendum. Owner may revoke permission at any time if Tenant fails to comply with any of the terms of the Addendum or Lease.
NON REFUNDABLE PET FEE: Minimum of $300.00 and up to $1,000.00 Per Pet depending on unit. Tenant will pay the Pet Fee for the faithful performance of all terms and conditions of the Lease and this Addendum, including, but not limited to, the return of the Premises in good and clean condition, free of pet damage and flea and other pest infestation, at the completion of the Term, Tenant has paid the Pet Fee as a non-refundable fee to induce Owner to grant permission for each Pet. Tenant understands that Pet Fee will not be refunded, even if the Pet is subsequently removed from the Premises or if there is no damage to the Premises at the end of the Term.
PET CONTROL: Tenant shall keep the Pet in accordance will all applicable laws and ordinances, including licensing the Pet, keeping current all applicable shots, and leashing the Pet when outdoors or in a enclosed area. Tenant shall promptly remove and properly dispose of all pet waste, and shall not curb the Pet on the shrubbery, flowers or small trees. Tenant shall not permit the Pet to bark, howl, or otherwise emit noises in such a level, frequency, or time as to disturb others. Tenant shall not keep the Pet on the Premises if the Pet is or becomes vicious or threatening, bites or attacks any person or other pet, or otherwise is or becomes a nuisance. Tenant shall not leave the pet on the Premises unattended for any period in excess, Tenant shall provide proper care, food, and shelter for the Pet and not abuse the Pet in any way. No breeding of the Pet shall be permitted on the Premises. Pet must be spayed or neutered; proof will be required from a veterinarian.
CONDITION OF PREMISES: Tenant shall be responsible for all damage caused by the Pet to the Premises, including all repairs and replacements considered appropriate by Owner or Agent. Upon termination of the Lease or removal of the Pet from the Premises, whichever occurs first, Tenant shall have the Premises professionally exterminated and the carpets professionally cleaned and deodorized at Tenant’s cost through companies approved by Agent. Tenant shall provide Agent with copies of paid receipts for the extermination and cleaning. Tenant shall remain liable for dormant infestation and latent pet odor (including extermination costs and carpet replacement, floor refinishing if necessary) for 30 days after the Pet is removed from the Premises and the required extermination and cleaning are complete, even if prior to that time the Performance Deposit have been returned to Tenant.
ADDITIONAL ENTRY RIGHTS: In addition to Owner’s rights under the Lease, if Owner receives any complaint regarding the Pet or otherwise has reason to believe that a violation regarding the Pet has occurred, Owner and/or Agent may enter the Premises to investigate the possible violation. Owner and Agent will only enter the Premises under this provision on reasonable notice and at reasonable time unless the circumstances require otherwise, such as in the event of an emergency, Tenant’s absence from the Premises, or Tenant’s attempted evasion of the requirements of the Lease or this Addendum.
REMOVAL OF PET: In an emergency, or if the Pet becomes vicious, appears severely ill, or otherwise behaves in a manner that Owner or Agent believes poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of the Pet or others, Owner and Agent may enter the Premises and remove, or cause to be removed, the Pet and take any other action which Owner or Agent considers appropriate, including placing the Pet in shelter or other similar facility. In such an event, Tenant shall be responsible for all costs incurred. Owner shall only act under this paragraph if Tenant has failed to take corrective action within a reasonable time after being requested to do so or if Tenant is not available.
INTERPRETATION: This Addendum supplements the terms and conditions of the Lease. If any provision of this Addendum conflicts with any provision of the Lease, this Addendum shall control. All rights and remedies of Landlord are cumulative. Any default under this Addendum shall constitute a default under the Lease.
OTHER PROVISIONS: This Is A Legally Binding Contract. If Any Of The Terms Are Unclear To You, Seek Competent Advice Before Signing.
Cathy Hinds Owner/Broker
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