PET POLICY - Ashworth Landing

1. A pet is only permitted in a rental unit where TENANT has previous written permission from LANDLORD. This permission must be granted before or during the signing of the Lease Agreement, permission will not be granted after that time. LANDLORD reserves the right to have and enforce breed and weight restrictions on pet. A cat must be declawed and neutered. TENANT must provide a picture of the pet before move in date. Anything other than a person must be approved by the LANDLORD.
2. In the event that permission is obtained, a $350.00 non-refundable fee is due. This fee is merely a cost to have one (1) pet reside in the rental unit. This fee does not in any way cover damages down to the unit or the grounds by the pet. Furthermore, this fee is to be paid in full regardless of the length of time the pet is in the rental unit, whether it is for the duration of the lease or for a portion of the lease, including time as small as one (1) hour.
3. LANDLORD reserves the right to add a monthly fee to each pet owner for monthly cleanup and maintenance.
4. The pet is to be kept on a leash ast all times when outside of the unit. While outside of the rental unit the pet is not permitted on the balcony unless the TENANT is with the pet. In addition, the pet is not permitted at any of the facilities, including the swimming pool, basketball court, etc. Furthermore, TENANT is responsible , at all times, for their pet. In other words, TENANT is responsible to clean-up after the pet: TENANT is responsible to ensure the pet does not cause damage to the rental unit: TENANT is responsible to safeguard all other individuals from their pet; TENANT is responsible to ensure that their pet is not a nuisance to neighboring residents.
5. If the rental unit becomes infected with fleas, mites or other parasites, the TENANT is responsible for exterminating charges to correct this condition.
6. Gaining prior permission and paying the fee does not give the liberty for the pet to go to other rental units, whether the TENANT is present or not. In addition, if at the end of this lease Agreement you choose to transfer to a different rental unit owned by the LANDLORD, the pet fee and the permission do not transfer.
7. Furthermore, it is understood and agreed to by the TENANT that the above regualations are to be obeyed. In the event that one or more of the above rules is disregarded, the following will go into effect: (a) for the first violation the TENANT will receive a warning; (b) a further infraction, whether it be the same regulation or a different one, will cause a charge of $35 per incident to be paid immediately upon demand; (c) if violations continue or if the pet becomes a nuisance, permission to have the pet may be revoked by LANDLORD and TENANT will need to remove the pet from the premises immediately upon demand.
8. After obtaining prior permission, paying the pet fee, and agreeing to the above rules and regulations, TENANT understands that the availability of a rental unit may be limited because of said pet. This includes, but is not limited to, the location of the rental unit (building and level) and the current condition of the carpet.
9. By choosing to have a pet TENANT understands and agrees that LANDLORD may do periodic inspections to check on the condition of the rental unit. Furthermore, TENANT understands that there could be a delay in the return of their security deposit to see if an odor appears. After reviewing the above TENANT has agreed to:

 

• (a) NEVER have a pet in the rental unit at any time, including a visitor’s pet or to watch a pet. TENANT further understands that they are not permitted to add a pet to the lease at any time. In addition, TENANT understands and agrees that periodic inspections may be done to ensure that a pet is not residing in the rental unit. In the event, TENANT chooses to have a pet that is not permitted on this lease TENANT understands he/she the will forfeit the entire security deposit. Furthermore, TENANT will then be required to pay a new security deposit and remove the pet from the premises immediately upon demand. If TENANT does not remove pet upon notice, TENANT gives LANDLORD the right to do so.
• (b) have one (1) pet and abide by the above rules and regulations. If an additional pet or pets are found that were not approved, the TENANT understands they will forfeit the entire security deposit and the above paragraph will apply.