Pet rules for leases

[Jeremy Marek]

Having a new dog move into one of our units. Was wondering what kind of lease rules you guys add for pets and how much extra for security deposit and monthly rent?

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@Jeremy Marek

Majority of my current addendum pasted below. I’m definitely adding a non-refundable $425 for duct cleaning going forward. Good suggestion on that.

1. I (also read "We" throughout this agreement) understand that if my pet:

a. causes noise, odors, and/or damage; and/or

b. causes another tenant or the owner to have an allergic reaction or phobia; and/or

c. harms or acts aggressively or could be dangerous toward another tenant, contractor, neighbor, or the owner;

d. causes a written complaint to be received from a neighbor, other tenant, or any other person or organization,

then my pet is to be immediately removed from the premises, upon written notice from the landlord/agent, never to

return (neither to live nor to visit). Failure to comply, upon service of said written notice, is a breach of the Residential

Tenancy Agreement and may be cause for eviction proceedings of tenants and/or pets to commence immediately.

2. I understand that the Lease Agreement is between the Landlord and Tenant, and not the pet. Therefore eviction of pets

does not void the Lease Agreement and therefore I agree to uphold any tenancy obligations put forth by said agreement.

3. In any event, I hold harmless the property owner, landlord, property manager and their respective agents from any third

party legal actions resulting from the actions or behaviour of my pet.

4. All vaccinations to my pet shall be current and verification shall be made available to the landlord/agent immediately

upon request and/or prior to moving into property.

5. No animal, neither mine nor my guest's, shall be permitted to run at large in common areas of the premises and shall

always be on a leash and under adult supervision while in common areas of the premises, and shall not be permitted to be

tied up outside or in common areas of the premises.

6. I am responsible for cleaning up after my pets and my guest's pets, should they create messes or cause damages in and

around the premises. All pet droppings shall be promptly bagged and placed in the outside garbage receptacle. Under no

circumstance should cat litter, pet cage contents, etc., be flushed down the toilet or any household drain.

7. I am responsible for removal of any odors, insects, or infestations, and for the repair of any damage that may be a result of

my pet (or my guest's pet), including but not limited to: professional steam cleaning; fumigation; repair or replacement of:

flooring, window coverings, doors, walls, screens, lawns, and any other item that may be damaged. All damages will be

repaired at the landlord's discretion and will be paid for by the tenant within 7 days of being invoiced.

8. Pet must be present during first interview with Landlord/Agent.

9. If/when my pet dies, I will not replace it with another animal without a new pet agreement submitted to and approved by

the landlord/agent