PET POLICY
Ponderosa Apartments, Inc
1)
SELECTION CRITERIA
A. APPROVAL
Prior to accepting a pet for residency in this project, the pet owner and the project owner must
enter into a “PET AGREEMENT” (Exhibit A). For the case of dogs and cats, proof must be
given of annual rabies vaccination and city licensing, if required. Proof of spaying or neutering
is required upon pet move in. One pet is allowed per apartment.
Tenant agrees that with 30 days written notice, these rules may be amended as
Owner/Management deems necessary.
B. BASIC GUIDELINES
1.
The following types of common household pets will be permitted under the following
criteria:
a) Dogs
1) Maximum number - one (1)
2) Must be housebroken
3) Must have annual rabies vaccination
4) Must be spayed or neutered
5) Must be licensed if required by the city
6) Must be 30 pounds or under
b) Cats
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Maximum number - one (1)
Must be spayed or neutered
Must have rabies vaccination annually
Must be trained to the litter box
Must be 30 pounds or under
c) Birds
1) Maximum number - two (2)
2) Must be maintained inside of cage at all times
d) Fish
1) Maximum aquarium size - 15 gallons
2) Must be maintained on approved stand and have an approved cover
2.
2)
No other kinds of pets may be kept by tenants on the premises of this project unless
approved by management.
PET DEPOSITS
A. A pet deposit of $100.00 shall be required for all dogs and cats with a minimum initial deposit
of $50.00 at the time the pet is brought onto the premises. The pet house rules provides for a
gradual accumulation of the remaining pet deposit by the pet owner in $10.00 increments each
month until the deposit is paid in full. Management reserves the right to change this deposit
amount consistent with federal guidelines at any time.
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Pet Deposit may be used to pay reasonable expense directly attributable to the presence of the
pet in the project, including but not limited to:
1.
The cost of repairs and replacement to and fumigation of the tenant’s dwelling unit.
2.
The cost of animal care facilities or the protection of a pet.
3)
PET RULES
A. DOGS AND CATS
1.
Dogs and cats shall be maintained within the resident pet owner’s unit. When outside or
in the halls, the pet shall be kept on a leash and under the control of the resident AT ALL
TIMES. Under no circumstances shall any cat or dog be permitted to roam free in any
common area.
2.
All animal waste or litter from cat boxes shall be picked up immediately by the pet
owner, disposed of in sealed plastic trash bags, and placed in trash bins. Cat litter shall
be changed at least every four (4) days. Cat litter shall not be disposed of by flushing
down toilets. Charges for unclogging toilets or clean up of common area required
because of attributable pet nuisance shall be billed to and paid by the resident pet owner.
3.
Resident pet owners may be charged a separate waste removal penalty of $5.00 per
occurrence for failure to comply with the pet rule on waste removal.
4.
Resident pet owners agree to be responsible for immediately cleaning up any dirt tracked
through the common area lobby, halls, or elevators by his/her pet.
5.
Pet owners shall keep their pets under control at all times. Pet owners shall assume sole
responsibility for liability arising from any injury sustained by any person attributable to
their pet and agree to hold the owner and management harmless in such proceedings.
6.
Resident pet owners agree to control the noise of his/her pet such that it does not
constitute a nuisance to other tenants. Failure to so control pet noise may result in the
removal of the pet from the premises. NO PET THAT CAUSES BODILY INJURY TO
ANY TENANT, GUEST, OR STAFF MEMBER SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY AND
PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES WITHOUT PRIOR
NOTIFICATION.
7.
No pet shall be left unattended in any unit for longer than 12 hours.
8.
Pet owner may give management the name, address and phone number of at least one
responsible party who will care for the pet if the owner dies or is unable to provide pet
care.
9.
All resident pet owners shall provide adequate care, nutrition, exercise, and medical
attention for his/her pet. Pets that appear to be poorly cared for or that are left for longer
than 12 hours will be reported to the SPCA or other appropriate authority and will be
removed from the premises at the pet owner’s expense.
10.
Tenant acknowledges that Owner/Manager is not responsible for any injury or illness to
the pet.
11.
In the event of a tenant’s sudden illness the resident pet owner agrees that management
shall have discretion with respect to the provision of care to the pet consistent with
federal guidelines and at the expense of the resident pet owner unless written instructions
with respect to such area are provided in advance by the resident to the project office,
and all care shall be at the resident’s expense.
12.
In the event of the death of a resident, the resident pet owner agrees that management
shall have discretion to dispose of the pet consistent with state guidelines unless written
instructions with respect to such disposal are provided in advance by the resident to the
project office.
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13.
14.
15.
16.
Unwillingness on the part of named caretakers of a pet, as set forth in numbers 8 and 9 of
this section, to assume custody of the pet shall relieve management of any requirement to
adhere to any written instructions with respect to the care or disposal of a pet and shall
be considered as authorization to management to exercise discretion in such regard
consistent with any state or local guidelines.
Resident pet owners acknowledge that other residents may have chemical sensitivities or
allergies related to pets or are easily frightened by such animals. Should residents
complain of allergies to pets, no pets will be allowed in the elevators or lounges. No pets
are allowed in the dining area during meal time.
Management may require the removal of a pet from the premises on a temporary or
permanent basis for the following causes:
a)
Creation of a nuisance after proper notification consistent with Section 4 of these
Pet Policies
b)
Excessive pet noise or odor, with proper notification
c)
Unruly or dangerous behavior
d)
Excessive damage to the resident’s apartment unit and/or project common areas
e)
Repeated problems with vermin or flea infestation
f)
Failure of the tenant to provide adequate and appropriate vaccination of the pet
g)
Leaving a pet unattended for more than 12 hours
h)
Tenant death and/or serious illness
i)
Failure to observe any other rule contained in this section and not here listed,
upon proper notification
Pets of visitors/guests not owned by the resident and properly admitted and registered
with and by the management are strictly prohibited with the exception of seeing
eye/hearing ear animals. Pets not owned by a tenant that are being kept temporarily (less
than 14 days) are required to comply by this rule.
B. BIRDS
1.
Must be kept caged at all times.
2.
Waste must be disposed of in sealed plastic trash bag and placed in trash bin.
3.
Excessive noise shall not be permitted.
C. FISH
1.
The aquarium shall not exceed 15 gallons, have an approved cover, and shall be placed
on a management-approved stand in a safe location within the unit.
2.
Water damage to walls, carpets, flooring, or the ceiling of the unit below caused by
breakage or spillage of or from the aquarium shall be the responsibility of the tenant,
who shall be billed for repair costs.
4)
NOTIFICATION POLICY
In the event that any pet owner violates these pet rules, management shall provide notice of such
violation, as follows:
A. CREATION OF A NUISANCE
1.
The owner of any pet that creates a nuisance upon the grounds or by excessive noise,
odor or unruly behavior shall be notified of such nuisance in writing by management and
shall be given no more than ten (10) days to correct such nuisance or to make a written
request for a meeting to discuss the violation which shall take place no later than 15 days
form the effective date of the notice.
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2.
The project owner may terminate a pet owner’s tenancy based on a pet rule violation if:
the pet owner has failed to remove the pet or correct a pet rule violation within the
applicable time period as stated above and the pet rule violation is sufficient to bring
procedures to terminate the pet owner’s tenancy under the terms of the lease and
applicable regulations.
3.
The project owner may initiate procedures of a pet owner’s tenancy at any time in
accordance with the provision of applicable State of local laws.
B. DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR
1.
Any pet that physically threatens and/or harms a resident, guest, staff member, or other
authorized person present upon the project grounds shall be considered dangerous.
2.
Management shall provide written notification to the pet owner of dangerous behavior,
and the pet owner shall have no more than five (5) days to correct the animal’s behavior
or remove the pet from the premises.
3.
Consistent with local and state ordinances, management shall take appropriate steps to
remove a pet from the premises in the event that the pet owner fails to correct the
dangerous behavior of his/her pet within the compliance period.
4.
ANY PET THAT CAUSES PHYSICAL HARM TO ANY RESIDENT, GUEST,
STAFF MEMBER, OR OTHER AUTHORIZED PERSON PRESENT UPON THE
PROJECT GROUNDS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM THE
PREMISES BY THE MANAGEMENT.
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PET INFORMATION CARD
TENANT NAME:
APARTMENT #:
PET’S AGE:
PET NAME:
PET DESCRIPTION/BREED:
HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD THIS PET?
VET’S NAME:
PHONE:
VET’S ADDRESS:
EVIDENCE OF ANNUAL RABIES VACCINATION
PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF:
*PET’S ANNUAL RABIES VACCINATION RECORD HERE
COMMENTS AND WARNINGS
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EXHIBIT A
PET AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this
day of
, 20
by and between
Ponderosa Apartments, Inc , Owner, and
, Resident, in
consideration of their mutual promises agree as follows:
1.
Resident desires and has received permission from the Owner to keep the pet named:
.
Description/Breed of Pet:
.
2.
This Agreement is an Addendum to and part of the Rental Agreement and/or Lease between Owner
and Resident executed on
, 20
. In the event of default by Resident of any of
the terms of this Agreement, Resident agrees, upon proper written notice of default from Owner, to
cure the default, remove the pet, or vacate the premises. Resident agrees that Owner may revoke
permission to keep said Pet on the premises by giving Resident proper written notice.
3.
Resident agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Owner harmless from and against any and all
claims, actions, suits, judgments, and demands brought by any other party on account of or in
connection with any activity of or damage caused by the Resident’s pet.
4.
Resident has read and agrees to comply with the PET POLICIES, which are herein incorporated by
reference, and agrees to comply with such rules and regulations as may be reasonable adopted from
time it time by Owner.
5.
Pet owner must give management the name, address and phone number of at least one responsible
party who will care for the pet if the owner dies or is unable to provide pet care.
_____________________________________
Responsible Party Name
_____________________________________
Responsible Party Telephone Number
_____________________________________
Responsible Party Address
TENANT SIGNATURE:
DATE:
TENANT SIGNATURE:
DATE:
OWNER:
Ponderosa Apartments, Inc
BY:
DATE:
TITLE:
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