A pet addendum to a lease is an addition to a lease agreement that allows the tenant to have a pet in their rental unit. The individual leasing the rental also agrees to take responsibility for managing the pet and any damage the pet may cause. You can customize this pet addendum to the lease agreement template and add it to a standard lease agreement to allow your tenants to keep a pet in your rental unit.
This agreement takes place between:
[Landlord.FirstName] and [Landlord.LastName] who resides at [Landlord.StreetAddress] , [Landlord.City] , [Landlord.State] [Landlord.PostalCode] ("Landlord"), and
[Tenant.FirstName] and [Tenant.LastName] ("Tenant")concerning the premises located at: (Premises.Address) ("Premises"). The Premises includes the rental unit and any associated private areas, such as balconies and enclosed yards.
The purpose of this agreement is for the Landlord to permit the Tenant to keep a pet on the Premises. In addition, the Agreement contains information about the regulations to which the Tenant agrees regarding this pet.
The following domesticated animals are allowed as Pets on the Premises:
(Select the types of Pets applicable)
Dogs, except dogs, recognized as Vicious or Dangerous
Any other type of domesticated animal with the express written consent of the Landlord.
If you choose to have a weight restriction, you can include that number above. Otherwise, you can omit that line from the agreement.
Number of pets permitted per Tenant:(insert the number of pets allowed).
Weight restriction of Pet(s): All pets must be under (insert number) pounds.
License or Registration number:
License or Registration number:
Rather than having a single non-refundable pet fee, you may choose to collect a monthly pet rental fee that is added to the standard rent payment. If you choose to collect a monthly pet rental fee, you can specify the monthly amount in this section, as well as the day of the month that payment is due.
The Tenant must register the Pet with the Landlord for approval. In order to register a Pet, the Tenant must submit:
A description of the Pet The Pet's license or registration number A photograph of the Pet The Pet's veterinarian information Emergency contact for the PetThe Tenant must notify the Landlord as soon as possible if this information changes.
For a pet to be allowed on the Premises, the following type of fee is required:
A refundable pet deposit
A non-refundable pet deposit
The fee amount is (insert dollar amount) (insert "per pet" or "total").
Refundable pet deposits will be reimbursed upon completion of the Lease and an inspection of the property for any pet-related damages.
We’ve included a standard list of regulations for pets. In this section, you can select those that you wish to apply in your particular situation.
In order for the Pet to be allowed to reside on the Premises, the Tenant agrees to:
(Check all that apply)
Maintain responsibility for the Pet at all times.
Take measures to ensure that the Pet does not become a nuisance to other tenants, such as causing excessive noise or being aggressive.
Keep the Pet on a leash or in a carrier and under control at all times in common areas.
Not leave the Pet unattended for an extended length of time.
Keep the Pet out of any restricted common areas.
Clean up after the Pet.
Promptly treat any infestations such as fleas and ticks and inform the Landlord of these pests.
Keep the Pet under control or remove the Pet from the Premises when the Landlord requires personnel to enter the Premises for inspection or maintenance.
Consent to inspections to assess for Pet damage to the Premises.
Follow all municipal bylaws that apply to the Pet and maintain proper licensing or registration consistent with bylaws.
Ensure the Pet has a proper identification tag.
Maintain regular veterinary care and vaccinations for the Pet.
Pay the Landlord immediately for any damage caused by the Pet.
Not allow additional pets on the premises beyond the Pets listed in "Identification of Pets."