Landlord agrees to waive the animal restrictions of the lease provided that the tenant agrees to and meets the following terms and conditions:
1. Only the animals listed and described below are authorized under this agreement. The landlord must approve additional or other animals.
2. Pets shall not be kept, bred, or used for any commercial purpose.
3. Animals will not cause danger, damage, nuisance, noise, health hazard, nor will they soil the dwelling unit, premises, grounds, common areas, walks, parking areas, landscaping or gardens.
4. The tenant agrees to clean up after the animal and agrees to accept full responsibility and liability for any damage, injury, or actions arising from or caused by the animal.
5. The tenant agrees to register and immunize the animal in accordance with local laws and requirements.
6. The tenant warrants that the animal is housebroken. The tenant warrants that the animal has no history of causing physical harm to persons or property, such as biting, scratching, chewing, etc. and further warrants that the animal has no vicious history or tendencies.
7. Pets must be confined to the tenant’s unit and must not be allowed to roam free or be tethered. Pets must not be left unattended on patios or balconies. Pets in transit, in a common area, or on the grounds are to be carried, restrained by a short leash, or placed in an animal carrier.
8. Persons who walk pets are responsible for immediately cleaning up after their animals and are to use the designated pet area.
9. Barking dogs are a nuisance to other tenants and will be considered as a violation of the lease.
10. Proper disposal of cat litter (securely bagged) will be done on a frequent basis. Odors arising from cat litter will be considered a violation of the lease.
11. Birds will be properly caged. Seeds and droppings will be shielded or caught to prevent accumulation and/or damage to carpeting/floors.
12. Fish aquariums will not leak and will be cleaned regularly to prevent foul water and/or odors.
13. No pet shall be allowed to become a nuisance or create any unreasonable disturbance. Examples of nuisance behavior include but are not limited to: (a) Causing personal injury or property damage, (b) Being in a common area and not under the complete physical control of a responsible person and on a hand-held leash no more than six feet in length or in a pet carrier. (c) Relieving themselves on walls or floors of common areas. (d) Exhibiting aggressive or other dangerous or potentially dangerous behavior. (e) Being conspicuously unclean or parasite infested.
14. Pet owners or caregivers shall indemnify the landlord and hold it harmless against loss or liability of any kind caused by or arising from the presence of their pet on the premises.
15. In the event of a violation of any of the terms and conditions contained herein, the landlord shall have the right to terminate this Addendum and to require the tenant to immediately remove the animal from the premises. Cancellation of this agreement will not constitute a waiver of the tenant’s responsibility for any damages.
Other terms:
IF YOU ARE DISABLED AND HAVE A “SERVICE ANIMAL,” YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO POSSESS SUCH ANIMAL WITHOUT THE PAYMENT OF ANY FEE. YOU ARE, HOWEVER, STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR CLEANING ARISING FROM THE ANIMAL’S PRESENCE ON THE PROPERTY. IF YOU CLAIM SUCH A DISABILITY, THE LANDLORD HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST VERIFICATION FROM A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
