Pet Addendum Agreement Template
Landlords attach a pet addendum agreement template to an active lease to formally document deposit, rent, and behavior terms before allowing a tenant's pet on site.
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This Pet Addendum Agreement is attached to and becomes a part of the residential lease agreement dated [1. Date], between [2. Landlord Name] and [3. Tenant Name] for the property located at [4. Property Address]. The landlord grants permission for the tenant to keep a pet on the premises under the following conditions.
Pet Description
The tenant is authorized to keep the following pet at the property: a [5. Pet Breed] named [6. Pet Name]. No other pets, including offspring, are permitted without prior written consent from the landlord.
Pet Fees and Deposits
The tenant agrees to pay a non-refundable pet fee of [7. Pet Fee] prior to the pet moving in. This fee is separate from the standard security deposit and covers the general privilege of keeping the pet on the premises. Any physical damages exceeding this amount remain the financial responsibility of the tenant.
Tenant Responsibilities
The tenant agrees to take full responsibility for the pet’s behavior, health, and well-being. This includes cleaning up after the pet immediately, both inside the property and in all exterior common areas. The pet must be appropriately restrained when outside and must not cause any annoyance, discomfort, or noise nuisance to neighbors.
Liability and Damages
The tenant holds the landlord harmless from any liability, injury, property damage, or loss caused by the pet. The tenant agrees to pay for any necessary repairs, deep cleaning, or professional pest control required due to the pet’s presence upon vacating the property.
Revocation of Agreement
The landlord reserves the right to revoke this pet addendum if the tenant fails to comply with any of the stated rules, if the pet causes significant property damage, or if the pet becomes a continuous nuisance. In such an event, the tenant will be required to remove the pet from the property immediately.
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What's Included
6 provisionsThis document is intended for general informational use only and is not legal advice; pet related housing rules vary by state and city.
How to Use
Preparing the base clauses
The generator organizes pet policy terms drawn from common rental housing practices so the addendum matches typical landlord expectations.
Adjusting it to your lease
Enter landlord, tenant, pet type, deposit, and rent figures, and the placeholders update to reflect your specific rental situation.
Producing the final attachment
Review the addendum in preview, then save it as a Word or PDF file to attach alongside the signed lease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a landlord charge both a pet deposit and pet rent?
Yes, landlords commonly charge a one time deposit to cover potential damage along with ongoing monthly pet rent for added wear. Some states cap total deposit amounts, so checking local limits before setting the fee is worthwhile.
Is a pet addendum required for service animals?
No, service animals and emotional support animals are exempt from pet deposits, pet rent, and breed restrictions under fair housing law. Landlords may request documentation but cannot apply this addendum's terms to them.
What happens if a tenant gets a pet without landlord approval?
An unauthorized pet usually violates the lease and can lead to fines, a formal notice to remove the animal, or eviction in repeated cases. Signing a pet addendum before bringing an animal home avoids this risk.
Can a pet addendum restrict specific dog breeds?
Yes, breed restrictions tied to insurance liability are generally enforceable as long as they do not conflict with protections for service animals. Any breed or size limits should be spelled out clearly in the addendum.
