Pet Addendum

Creative Housing, Inc.

Pet Addendum

Creative Housing requires all tenants wishing to bring a pet into their home to read, understand and abide by the rules outlined in this pet policy. This policy takes into account the needs of management, pet owning tenants and non-pet owning tenants, as well as the needs of the pets themselves. The intent of this policy is to create a harmonious co-existence of all in our community living situation by fostering an attitude of respect, cooperation and consideration. 

  1. Having a pet at the property may directly impact co-occupants, direct support professionals, the property and the pet. All parties who may be directly or indirectly involved in the care of the pet must agree the pet is appropriate for the household. Documentation of such agreement must be submitted to the Landlord prior to requesting Landlord approval for the pet.
  2. To request a pet, complete the information requested on this form and submitted it with the documentation referenced in #1 above to the Landlord.
  3. Tenant must obtain written approval from Landlord for a pet prior to pet being brought on premises. Landlord’s approval or denial shall be based on, but not limited to, evidence of a Tenant’s capability to provide for animal/pet in compliance with this Policy, evidence of a support system to ensure compliance with this Policy, and agreement of co-tenants of the Premises.
  4. Pet owners must register their pet with the Landlord before the pet is brought on premises and must update the registration annually.
  5. Acceptable pets include a domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, rodent (including a rabbit), fish or turtle, that is traditionally kept in the home for pleasure. A common household pet does not include reptiles (except turtles). All pets must be able to be restrained by leash, carrier or cage.
  6. No more than 1 (one) cat/or dog may reside in one residence.
  7. The size of the pet cannot exceed 35 lbs.
  8. All dogs and cats over the age of 6 months must be spayed or neutered, unless a veterinarian certifies that health problems prevent it. If the pet entering the housing is under 6 months old, the pet owner agrees to have it spayed/neutered (at approximately 6 months of age). A medical receipt from a veterinarian is required to prove the animal is spayed or neutered. Cats must be declawed (front paws) prior to occupancy.
  9. Pets need to be inoculated in accordance with state and local law. All pets must receive proper veterinary care, and must be up-to-date on rabies and distemper vaccinations, with a veterinarian’s statement to this effect provided to Landlord. Such verification will also be required with annual registration update.
  1. Pets shall be properly licensed in accordance with applicable state and city ordinances, with evidence of licensing provided to Landlord annually.
  2. Tenant must ensure that pet wears the appropriate Local Animal License, a valid Rabies Tag and tag bearing the owner’s name and phone number. All licenses and tags must be kept current.
  3. All dogs and cats must wear identification tags that indicate the pet’s name, owner’s name, owner’s address and telephone number.
  4. Pets shall not be allowed in any common area (including but not limited to lobbies, community rooms, halls and laundry rooms) of the building, except to enter or exit the building. Pets shall not be permitted to be outside of property unattended or roam the neighborhood. 
  5. Tenants are responsible for keeping all areas where pets are housed clean, safe, and free of parasites, including fleas. Dog owners must immediately pick up and dispose of all dog waste deposited on the housing’s streets or grounds. A waste removal penalty of $5 per occurrence will be assessed for failure to comply with pet rules on waste removal.
  6. Owners of cats and other pets using litter boxes must:
    1. Place litter box in an area with hard surface flooring.
    2. Separate animal waste from litter daily or change litter box at least twice each week.
    3. Place soiled litter in tied, plastic bags and dispose of it in the garbage facilities.
  7. Any animal/pet must not interfere with the ability of Landlord to access the property to care for necessary business. If deemed necessary by Landlord, upon reasonable request, Pets shall be temporarily removed from the housing for purposes to include but not limited to, delivery of maintenance repair services, extermination services and preventative maintenance/housekeeping inspection.
  8. No pet is to be left unattended in a Tenant’s unit for a period longer than that which is appropriate in light of the needs of the pet. In general, dogs should not be left unattended for more than 9 hours, and other pets for more than 24 hours. When Landlord has reasonable cause to believe a pet has been left unattended for an extended period of time, Landlord will attempt to contact the Tenant of the emergency pet caretakers (listed below) to remedy the situation. If the emergency pet caretakers are unwilling or unable to assume responsibility for the pet and there are no State or Local Authorities authorized to remove the pet, Landlord may enter the Tenant’s unit and make any necessary arrangements for the pet’s care, including removing the pet and placing it in a facility that will provide care and shelter for a period not to exceed 30 days. Any costs incurred are the responsibility of the pet owner.
  9. All complaints about pets will be reviewed by Landlord. Landlord may after reasonable notice to the tenant and during reasonable hours, enter and inspect the Premises. Entry and inspection shall be permitted if Landlord has received a complaint alleging, or Landlord has reasonable grounds to believe, that the conduct or condition of an animal in the Premises constitutes, under applicable State or local law, a nuisance or a threat to the health and safety of the occupants of the Premises or other persons in the community where the Premises is located. A meeting may be held by the Landlord, with the Complainant and the Pet Owner to clarify the situation and attempt to resolve it.
  10. Tenants are responsible for ensuring that their pets do not disturb or annoy other tenants or neighbors. Tenants whose pet is determined by Landlord to be disturbing others must remedy the situation immediately. A Tenant who fails to remedy the situation after two warnings will receive a 30-day notice to remove the pet, except in the case of a serious problem, e.g. a vicious dog, whereby the length of time may be shortened in the interest of public safety. If the Tenant fails to remove the pet, the Tenant will be considered in breach of their lease agreement and may be required to vacate the Premises.
  11. Tenants are responsible for damages or injuries caused by their pet. Damages include needed exterminations and other measures taken to ensure an appropriate sanitation level of the Premises, including but not limited to, pest (flea) control, carpet cleaning and other janitorial services. 
  12. All tenants of the home/property must be agreeable to the continued presence of the pet being on the property. If any tenant of the property reasonably requests the pet to be removed from the property, the owner of the pet will have 30 days to find the pet an alternative home. 
  13. Pets must be housed in a humane condition respectful of the welfare of the animal, reptile or fish.
  14. Tenant will hold Landlord harmless from all liability arising from the Resident’s ownership or keeping of the pet, including but not limited to any liability resulting from the Landlord turning said pet over to local pet policing authorities should the pet be found unsupervised.
  15. Tenant agrees that Landlord will not be responsible for the injury, harm, or death of the animal, and agrees to hold Landlord harmless for any damages, including reasonable attorney fees, costs, suffered as a result of any harm caused on the animal or by the animal upon another person, guest or employee. Tenant shall be responsible for the entire amount of all damages caused by the pet as well as the entire amount of any injury to individuals or property. Tenant is encouraged to obtain a Pet Liability Policy that can be added as a rider to most renter insurance policies.
  16. A Tenant who wishes to keep a dog or cat or any other pet that is not contained within an enclosure (e.g. aquarium, cage) at all times must pay a non-refundable $300.00 pet fee. The Tenant understands if damages caused by the pet exceeds the amount of the pet fee, the Tenant is responsible for the total amount of damage caused by the pet.
  17. This policy shall be incorporated as part of the Tenant’s lease. A violation of this policy shall be considered a material breach of the Tenant’s lease. 
  18. The Landlord shall provide a Tenant or Applicant written notice providing an explanation for the denial if they refuse to register a pet.
  19. Provide the following information:

Type of Pet:

Name of Pet:

Age of Pet:

Description

Breed:

Height:

Weight:

Color:Additional Markings:

  1. Attach evidence of the following, in the form of a receipt or other written verification, from the veterinarian:

___ License (copy of): Tag Number #___________________ Exp. Date: _______

___ Evidence of rabies vaccine: Tag Number #___________________ Exp. Date: _______

___ Evidence of distemper vaccine: Exp. Date: _______

___ Evidence of spay/neuter

___ Evidence of declaw

  1. Provide the following information and promptly notify Landlord in writing of any changes. Landlord reserves the right to notify the veterinarian and/or emergency pet caretakers that they have been designated as such and to their willingness to act as such.

VETERINARIAN:

Name:

Address:

Phone:

EMERGENCY PET CARETAKER:

Name:

Phone (M):

Phone (H):

Phone (W):

Tenant Signature

Guardian of ☐Person ☐Estate ☐Limited Signature

Date