Lease Addendum s2

PET

LEASE ADDENDUM

(Revised 1/1/2017)

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this ______day of ______, 20 ______

by and between ______, LANDLORD, and ______

______, TENANT, in consideration of their mutual promises agree as

follows:

  1. Tenant desires and has received permission from the Landlord to have the animal named

______and described as: ______.

  1. This Agreement is an Addendum to and part of the Standard Lease Agreement between the Landlord and Tenant executed on ______, 20____. In the event of default by Tenant of any standard of the terms of this Agreement, it shall be considered a default under the terms of the Standard Lease Agreement. Tenant agrees, upon proper written notice of default from Landlord, to cure the default, and remove the animal, or vacate the premises.
  1. Pet Deposit

a. In addition to the Security Deposit required by the Standard Lease Agreement, the Tenant agrees to

pay the Landlord a Refundable Pet Deposit in the amount of $150.00 and a non-refundable

Pet Fee of $150. The deposits are not a limit of Tenant’s liability.

b.  The Tenant’s liability applies to floor coverings, doors, walls, drapes, mini-blinds, screens, furniture, appliances and any other part of the dwelling unit, landscaping, or other improvements to the Landlord’s property. Tenant shall be strictly liable for the entire amount of any injury to the

persons or property of others, caused by such animal. A unit occupied by a cat or dog will be

treated for fleas upon being vacated. The cost of the treatment will be the responsibility of the Tenant.

c.  At the termination of this Agreement, any balance shall be added to the Security Deposit required by the Standard Lease Agreement and handled according to the stipulations of said Standard Lease Agreement. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord for any damages or costs caused by the animal in excess of the Security Deposit, on demand by Landlord.

d.  Repairs made during tenancy as the result of Tenant’s failure to comply with the conditions and covenants of this Agreement will be handled according to the Standard Lease Agreement.

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  1. Tenant agrees to follow any applicable governmental laws and regulations such as, but not limited to licensing, inoculations, etc.
  1. Tenant affirms that the animal is quiet and housebroken and will not cause any damage or annoy other Tenants. Tenant further affirms that the animal will not pose a threat or hazard to any third party that comes in contact with the animal.
  1. Tenant agrees that the animal will not be permitted outside the Tenant’s unit, unless restrained on a leash. Tenant will be responsible to clean up completely behind animal. All animal waste including cat litter shall be cleaned up immediately and disposed of in sealed plastic trash bag and placed in a trash receptacle.
  1. Tenant agrees to remedy any emergency situations involving the animal (e.g. attack by pet on staff, another Tenant, contractor, or a guest) within Twenty Four (24) Hours and any nuisance situations within Five (5) Days.
  1. Tenant will be financially responsible for any flea or other insect infestation that affects his/her own or adjacent units, or common areas as a result of his/her animal.
  1. Any animal left unattended for Twenty-Four (24) Hours or more whose health is jeopardized by the Tenant’s neglect, mistreated or failure to care (regardless of reason) shall be reported to the SPCA or other appropriate authority. Such circumstances shall be deemed an emergency for the purposes of the Landlord’s right to enter the Tenant’s unit to allow such authority to remove the animal from the premises. The Landlord accepts no responsibility for any animal so removed.
  1. Tenant agrees to maintain animal in good health condition and to update the Animal Information Card on an annual basis. Good health condition includes adequate care, nutrition, exercise, and medical attention. Animals which appear poorly cared for will be reported to the SPCA or other appropriate authority and will be removed from the premises at the Tenant’s expense.
  1. Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Landlord and Property Owner harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, judgments, and demands brought by any other party on account of or in connection with and any activity of or damage caused by the animal. Tenant assumes sole responsibility for liability arising from any injury sustained by any person attributable to their animal and agrees to hold Landlord and Property Owner harmless in such proceedings.
  1. In the event of the Tenant’s sudden illness, the Tenant agrees that management shall have discretion with respect to the provision of care to the animal consistent with state or federal guidelines and at the expense of the Tenant unless written instructions with respect to such area are provided in advance by the Tenant to the project office and all care shall be at the Tenant’s expense.

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  1. In the event of the death of the Tenant, the Tenant agrees that management shall have discretion to remove the animal consistent with state guidelines, unless written instructions with respect to such are provided in advance by the Tenant to the project office.
  1. Unwillingness on the part of named caretaker, if provided to assume custody of the animal shall relieve management of any requirements to adhere to any written instructions with respect to the care or removal of the animal and shall be considered as authorization to management to exercise discretion in such regard consistent with any state or local guidelines.
  1. Tenant acknowledges that other Tenants may have chemical sensitivities or allergies related to animals or are easily frightened by such animals. The Tenant, therefore agrees to exercise common sense and common courtesy with respect to such other Tenant’s right to peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the premises.
  1. Management may move to require the removal of an animal from the premises on a temporary or permanent basis for the following causes:
  1. Creation of a nuisance.
  1. Excessive animal noise or odor after the proper notification.
  1. Unruly or dangerous behavior.
  1. Excessive damage to the Tenant’s apartment unit and/or project common areas.
  1. Repeated problems with vermin or flea infestation.
  1. Failure of the Tenant to provide for adequate care of his/her animal.
  1. Leaving a pet unattended for more than Twenty-Four (24) Hours.
  1. Failure of the Tenant to provide adequate and appropriate vaccination of the animal.
  1. Tenant death and/or serious illness.
  1. Failure to observe any other rule not listed here after proper notification.
  1. Pets of visitors/guest are strictly prohibited with the exception of assistance animals.
  1. When notified that management requires access to the unit (inspections, maintenance) the Tenant is encouraged to be present in the unit or remove the animal from the unit. In the event it is not feasible to comply with this request it is the animal owner’s responsibility to place a note on the exterior of the main entry door that an animal is inside the unit.

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  1. Under no circumstances (management’s entry into the unit with notification or in an emergency situation without notification) will management be liable for the escape of the animal from the unit.
  1. Tenant acknowledges that three (3) violations of this agreement is considered “Material Non-Compliance” of the Standard Lease Agreement and is considered grounds for termination. However, one (1) violation is considered grounds for termination of the Tenant’s lease depending on the nature of the violation, such as aggressive action by the animal.

This agreement, signed this ______day of ______, 20____, constitutes full

understanding between the undersigned and is not transferable to any new or additional animal.

______

Manager Tenant

______

Co-Tenant

ANIMAL INFORMATION CARD

Tenant’s Name: ______Unit #: ______

Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______

Type of Animal: ______Year of Birth: ______

Pet’s Name (if applicable): ______

Vet’s Name: ______Phone#: ______

Address ______

______

What year did you obtain this pet? ______

The following items must be attached to this card:

  1. Certificate of good health
  2. Proof of license
  3. Vaccination record
  4. Proof of spaying/neutering

Any comments or warnings regarding this animal (disposition, health problems, etc.)?

______

______

In case of emergency (including Tenant’s illness or death) please contact:

Name: ______

Address: ______

______

Phone: ______

Relationship: ______

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