Animal Permission Lease Modification
It is our policy to discourage pets at our properties. We have had many problems with additional damage and insect infestation directly related to pets. Additionally we have several cases where incoming tenants reacted with pet allergies when they moved into a unit that was previously inhabited by a dog or cat which has cost us substantial costs cleaning it free from pet allergens.. Thus where the lease requires at the end of the lease for the tenant to have carpeting steam cleaned, it must also be raked for fur prior to steam cleaning in addition to steam cleaning Additionally special cleaning may be needed to remove pet oils from walls, doors, window sills etc. However we understand that there is often a special bond between pet and owner and with this form we permit approved animals to live in our properties with their owners.
Clause 12 of our lease with you strictly bans pets. On a case by case basis, pets are permitted under certain conditions.
The following conditions, to the point that they contradict language in Clause 12, shall supplant it and this Pet Policy form for service and support animals shall be made a part of the lease. All other portions of the lease remain in full force.
There is a non-refundable annual animal fee of $100 per cat or small animal, $150 per small dog (under 60 pounds) and $200 for large dogs (60 pounds or heavier), for the privilege to have an animal in the rental unit. These fees are waived for service or support animals as defined in the lease. The fee is for the privilege to have an animal; it is not to be applied to service or support animals. However any damages caused by such animals are still the explicit obligation of the tenant to pay for the repairs or replacement as outlined in this Lease Modification.
Special attention is called to additional items that which often will lead to additional charges against tenants:
1). Pest infestation
2). Cleaning of animal hairs from corners, baseboards and registers
3). Scratches in hardwood and vinyl flooring
4). Scratches to doors and trim
5). With cats, scratches to walls below window sills and to window sills
6) Damage to window screens
7). Stains and odor in carpeting – caused by pets from urine, feces and/or body oil – if not removed routinely will require the carpet and pad to be replaced at full cost and charged against you.
8). Damage to carpeting from scratching or digging – the full cost of replacement of such damaged carpeting will be charged against you.
9). Oily marks on walls, outside corners, door jambs, etc.
10).. Often with cats, sneeze residue lower down and in places such as window sills where they might nap
11). Urine stains or damage to finish flooring including if it runs under and penetrates the sub-flooring
12).Damages to blinds – from cats who sit in windows and dogs who jump at the blinds
13).Pet hair often forms into balls and rolls under stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers – similarly pet food, treats and toys are often found under these areas or in heating grates or ducts. Additionally pet hair often gets under baseboards and into other small crevices.
By being permitted to have a pet you are warned that items 1-13 should not occur. If one or more of this happen they should be dealt with promptly. Damages that require repairs should be reported promptly. These 12 listed and all other damages are chargeable against your security deposit and if that is exceeded, against you.
You are strongly urged as a pet owner(s) to routinely have carpets steamed cleaned rather than waiting to the end of your tenancy. Flooring that must be replaced it is agreed will be done at actual cost and will not be depreciated.
You are allowed to keep in (list address)
the following pet(s):
List each separately (use back if needed)
Pet’s name
Pet is a (circle one) DOG CAT OTHER
Breed or mixture
Weight / Coloring
Last set of vaccinations
If the pet is a dog then the tenant agrees and is required to, when notified under the terms of clause 8 of the lease that entrance is being made to the unit, either be present to personally control the dog, have the dog removed from the unit, or have the dog in an appropriate “pet crate”. Also, you are required, if you have a dog, to pick up its feces whenever you walk it on our property.
For the lease year August 201_ to July 201_
I fully and without hesitation agree that I am financially responsible to the landlord for all damages caused by my pet(s) and subsequently needed repairs, painting or cleaning. Further I agree to pay promptly any billing I receive for any such repairs, painting or cleaning that may exceed the amount of my security deposit. Promptly shall mean within fifteen calendar days. Further still I agree that this is a modification to my existing lease and approve and agree to all of its terms and conditions.
All tenants on the lease must sign and date as this is a modification of the primary lease
It is our policy to discourage pets at our properties. We have had many problems with additional damage and insect infestation directly related to pets. Additionally we have several cases where incoming tenants reacted with pet allergies when they moved into a unit that was previously inhabited by a dog or cat which has cost us substantial costs cleaning it free from pet allergens.. Thus where the lease requires at the end of the lease for the tenant to have carpeting steam cleaned, it must also be raked for fur prior to steam cleaning in addition to steam cleaning Additionally special cleaning may be needed to remove pet oils from walls, doors, window sills etc. However we understand that there is often a special bond between pet and owner and with this form we permit approved animals to live in our properties with their owners.
Clause 12 of our lease with you strictly bans pets. On a case by case basis, pets are permitted under certain conditions.
The following conditions, to the point that they contradict language in Clause 12, shall supplant it and this Pet Policy form for service and support animals shall be made a part of the lease. All other portions of the lease remain in full force.
There is a non-refundable annual animal fee of $100 per cat or small animal, $150 per small dog (under 60 pounds) and $200 for large dogs (60 pounds or heavier), for the privilege to have an animal in the rental unit. These fees are waived for service or support animals as defined in the lease. The fee is for the privilege to have an animal; it is not to be applied to service or support animals. However any damages caused by such animals are still the explicit obligation of the tenant to pay for the repairs or replacement as outlined in this Lease Modification.
Special attention is called to additional items that which often will lead to additional charges against tenants:
1). Pest infestation
2). Cleaning of animal hairs from corners, baseboards and registers
3). Scratches in hardwood and vinyl flooring
4). Scratches to doors and trim
5). With cats, scratches to walls below window sills and to window sills
6) Damage to window screens
7). Stains and odor in carpeting – caused by pets from urine, feces and/or body oil – if not removed routinely will require the carpet and pad to be replaced at full cost and charged against you.
8). Damage to carpeting from scratching or digging – the full cost of replacement of such damaged carpeting will be charged against you.
9). Oily marks on walls, outside corners, door jambs, etc.
10).. Often with cats, sneeze residue lower down and in places such as window sills where they might nap
11). Urine stains or damage to finish flooring including if it runs under and penetrates the sub-flooring
12).Damages to blinds – from cats who sit in windows and dogs who jump at the blinds
13).Pet hair often forms into balls and rolls under stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers – similarly pet food, treats and toys are often found under these areas or in heating grates or ducts. Additionally pet hair often gets under baseboards and into other small crevices.
By being permitted to have a pet you are warned that items 1-13 should not occur. If one or more of this happen they should be dealt with promptly. Damages that require repairs should be reported promptly. These 12 listed and all other damages are chargeable against your security deposit and if that is exceeded, against you.
You are strongly urged as a pet owner(s) to routinely have carpets steamed cleaned rather than waiting to the end of your tenancy. Flooring that must be replaced it is agreed will be done at actual cost and will not be depreciated.
| You are allowed to keep in (list address) | the following pet(s): |
List each separately (use back if needed)
Pet’s name
Pet is a (circle one) DOG CAT OTHER
Breed or mixture
Weight / Coloring
Last set of vaccinations
If the pet is a dog then the tenant agrees and is required to, when notified under the terms of clause 8 of the lease that entrance is being made to the unit, either be present to personally control the dog, have the dog removed from the unit, or have the dog in an appropriate “pet crate”. Also, you are required, if you have a dog, to pick up its feces whenever you walk it on our property.
For the lease year August 201_ to July 201_
I fully and without hesitation agree that I am financially responsible to the landlord for all damages caused by my pet(s) and subsequently needed repairs, painting or cleaning. Further I agree to pay promptly any billing I receive for any such repairs, painting or cleaning that may exceed the amount of my security deposit. Promptly shall mean within fifteen calendar days. Further still I agree that this is a modification to my existing lease and approve and agree to all of its terms and conditions.
All tenants on the lease must sign and date as this is a modification of the primary lease
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