Pet Addendum Template For Residential Lease Agreement
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THIS AGREEMENT is attached to and made a part of the Residential Lease Agreement dated
_______________,by and between _____________________________[name of tenant] ("Lessee") and
______________________________ [name of landlord] ("Lessor")., for the Property located at
________________________________________________________________________________.
Tenant desires to keep a certain pet described below on the Property and the Residential Lease Agreement
specifically prohibits allowing pets on the Property. The Residential Lease Agreement is hereby amended
by this Pet Addendum to grant such permission to the Tenant.
In exchange for this permission, the Tenant agrees as follows:
PET FEES AND DEPOSITS:
The monthly rent in the lease is increased to $_______ for the remainder of the lease term regardless of
whether the pet remain on the premises. If the pet is no longer on the premises, Lessee may request that
rent be adjusted back to the base rent stated in the rental agreement, however Lessor first has the right to
inspect the premises. Any rental adjustment must be made in writing.
On or before the date the pet moves into the property, Lessee will pay the Lessor an additional pet deposit
of $__________. The pet deposit is an increase in the security deposit in the lease and is made part of the
security deposit for all purpose. This increase in the security deposit is not refundable before the lease ends,
even if the pet is removed. Any refund of the security deposit, including this increase, is governed by the
lease terms.
Lessee, upon execution of this addendum, will pay Lessor $______ as a one-time non-refundable payment.
PET RULES:
Lessee agrees as follows:
1.
To keep the pet from causing any annoyance or discomfort to others and to immediately remedy
any complaints concerning the pet;
2.
To comply with all applicable statues, ordinances, restrictions, owners’ association rules and other
enforceable regulations regarding any pet;
3.
To ensure shall not create any conflict or disturbance with others and will not threaten any
physical harm to anyone;
4.
To keep the rabies shots of any pet current;
5.
To confine any pet that is a dog or cat, when outside, by fences or on leashes under Lessee’s
control and to confine any pet other than a dog or cat in appropriate cages at all times;
6.
To keep the pet under control at all times;
7.
To promptly remove any pet waste from the Property, including all living areas, garages, storage
areas, yards, porches, patios, courtyards, decks;
8.
To keep the pet from damaging any property belonging to the Landlord or others;
9.
To immediately pay for any injury, damage, loss, or expense caused by the pet. In this regard, it is
expressly understood that at no time shall the Tenant apply any part of the Pet Deposit towards
such amounts due, but rather, the Tenant shall make restitution immediately and separately from
the Pet Deposit. It is further understood that such restitution shall be made over and above any rent
or deposit paid in accordance with this pet addendum;
10. To hold the Landlord harmless from all liability arising from the Tenant'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;
11. To control flea infestation and will exterminate if necessary, and upon demand, in any and all
areas affected with full cost to be paid by tenant;
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Lessee Initials ___________
Lessor’s Agent Initials ___________
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