Create Pet Addendum - Rental Pet Policy Agreement

§1. Identification & Lease Tie-In

Legally bonds this addendum to your main lease

Addendum Date *

State *

Tenant Name(s) *

Rental Property Address *

Original Lease Date *

Lease Section Reference

Landlord/Property Manager Name *

§2. Detailed Pet Description

Specific details prevent pet swapping without permission

Courts hate vague "one dog" language. Specific details prevent tenant from replacing the pet with a different animal.

Species *

Breed *

Pet Name *

Color/Markings *

Age

Weight (lbs)

Sex

License/Registration Number

Microchip ID (if any)

Vaccination Information

§3-4. Permission Scope & Tenant Obligations

Define exactly what tenant is allowed to do

Permission Scope *

Restricted Areas (if any)

Tenant Obligations

Select all obligations that apply:

Clean up pet waste immediately from all areas

Prevent pet odors from affecting property

Prevent pet damage to property

No excessive barking, noise, or nuisance

No aggressive behavior toward people or other animals

Keep pet on leash in common areas

Comply with all local animal laws and ordinances

No breeding or additional animals without permission

Maintain current vaccinations

§5. Fees, Deposits & Pet Rent

Three distinct financial categories

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

Refundable if no pet damage at move-out

Pet Deposit Amount

$

Deposit Due Date

Pet Fee (Non-Refundable)

One-time administrative/permission cost

Pet Fee Amount

$

Fee Due Date

Pet Rent (Monthly)

Recurring monthly fee

Monthly Pet Rent

$ /month

Pet Rent Starts

Fees/deposits apply per pet (additional pets require separate fees)

§6-11. Liability, Insurance & Remedies

Court-proof protection clauses

§6. Damage Liability

Tenant is 100% liable for all pet damage including carpet replacement, odor remediation, landscaping repairs, cleaning, and scratches

§7. Insurance & Indemnity

Tenant must carry renter's insurance with liability coverage

Tenant indemnifies landlord against all pet-related claims (bites, injuries, property damage)

Minimum Liability Coverage

$

§8-9. Revocation & Removal Remedies

Landlord may revoke pet permission for nuisance, aggression, damage, or addendum violation

Violation constitutes lease default, subject to cure or eviction

§10-11. Emergency Entry & Inspection

Landlord may enter in emergency (abandoned pet, safety issue, complaints)

Landlord may inspect with proper notice to ensure compliance

§12-13. Service Animal Carve-Out & Signatures

Fair housing compliance and attachments

Fair Housing Note: This addendum applies to PETS only. ADA service animals and properly documented ESAs have different legal protections and cannot be charged pet fees/deposits.

§12. Service/Emotional Support Animal Carve-Out

Include statement that ADA service animals are exempt from pet fees/deposits

Include ESA documentation requirements per Fair Housing Act

§13. Required Attachments

Select documents to attach:

Vaccination records

Photo of pet

License/registration proof

Proof of renter's insurance

I confirm all pet information is accurate and understand this addendum is legally binding when signed.

Pet Addendum Generator