This Pet policy does not apply to animals that aid persons with disabilities (“Assistance Animals”). The Owner and/or its agent will provide request forms for Assistance Animals, and an individual who would like to request accommodation for the use of an Assistance Animal should contact the Community Management Office.
A nonrefundable pet fee of $250.00 will be charged one time for 1 (one) pet that resides in the dwelling unit or $350.00 will be charged one time for a maximum of 2 (two) pets that resides in the dwelling unit. Payment is due at the time of move in or at the time the pet is acquired. The Resident understands that the non- refundable pet fee will not be used as a damage deposit.
In addition, monthly pet rent for non-containing animals in the amount of $20.00 for 1 (one) pet or $30.00 for a maximum of 2 (two) pets is due from the tenant under the same terms and conditions as the monthly unit rent.
PET RESTRICTIONS:
• Maximum 2 pets. Each pet must weigh 35 pounds or less. The following breeds are considered aggressive and are not permitted: Akita, American Bull Dog, Chow, Doberman, Pit Bulls (American Staffordshire Bull Terriers or English Staffordshire Bull Terriers), Presa Canario (Canary Mastiff), Rottweiler, and wolf-hybrids.
• Cats must be spayed or neutered. Outdoor cats are prohibited. Cats must be litterbox trained.
• No “visiting” pets are permitted without prior owner/agent approval.
• Management must approve all pets in advance and all required documents including current/up-to-date shot records and photos of pets are to be on file prior to housing any pet and all associated fees must be paid in advance.
• Maximum size of permitted fish tanks per unit is 20 gallons.
Tenant agrees to maintain liability insurance coverage at a minimum of $500,000 that includes coverage for the dog(s).
Tenant agrees to assume all liability and responsibility for any and all damages caused by said pet, including, but not limited to, cost of having all carpeting cleaned by a professional carpet cleaner and/or the cost of having carpeting repaired or replaced, to pay the cost of having the Dwelling Unit de-fleaed and de-ticked by a professional exterminator and at termination of the lease should it be determined necessary at the sole discretion of the landlord.
Permission to keep the pet in the Dwelling Unit may be revoked at any time if Tenant fails to comply with any provisions of the Pet Addendum, or Rules and Regulations, or in any way the pet becomes a nuisance, in the sole determination of Landlord.
If a violation of the lease, resident Handbook or the Pet Addendum occurs, Landlord will proceed to take action as appropriate against Tenant in accordance with the terms of the Lease.
In addition to Landlord's right to make other inspections as provided in the Lease, if Landlord receives a written complaint alleging a pet violation, or otherwise has reasonable cause to believe a pet violation has occurred, Landlord may enter the Dwelling Unit after the giving of reasonable notice to Tenant. Any such inspection, unless in case of emergency, will be conducted during normal business hours. ·
If animal exhibits uncontrollable behavior or behavior that appears to threaten the health and safety of a person(s), other animals or property as determined by the Landlord or Landlord’s agent, Landlord and/or agent may evict the animal. Tenants shall remain responsible for rent during and until the end of the lease term as applicable by law.
In case of emergency, or if the pet becomes vicious, displays symptoms of severe illness, or demonstrates other behavior which constitutes an immediate threat to the health and safety as a whole, Landlord may enter the Dwelling Unit immediately, remove, or cause removal of, the pet and take further action with respect to the pet as is permissible under Maryland or local law. If Landlord places the pet in a facility or shelter, Tenant will be responsible for payment of all applicable costs and expenses. Landlord is authorized to take this action under this section only when Landlord requests the Tenant to take corrective action and the Tenant fails to do so in a timely fashion, when Landlord is unable to contact the Tenant after reasonable efforts to do so, or in cases of emergency in Landlord's sole determination. Landlord and Agent shall not be liable under any circumstances for any actions taken pursuant to this section. Tenant further hereby releases Landlord and Agent from any and all liability and agrees to indemnify Landlord and Agent from any claims, damages or losses whatsoever resulting from the Tenant maintaining the pet in the Dwelling Unit.
Pets shall be categorized as follows:
• Ordinary house pets shall include dogs, cats, caged domesticated birds, hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs, aquarium fish, small turtles and tortoises, so long as such animals are normally maintained in a terrarium or aquarium. Only ordinary house pets shall be permitted in the Dwelling Unit, subject to these guidelines.
• Unusual house pets are prohibited, and shall include without limitation, those animals not generally maintained in dwelling units such as large reptiles, snakes, anthropoids, felines other than domestic cats, canines other than dogs, rodents, mammals, birds, and other creatures other than those listed in subsection (a) above.
The number of ordinary house pets must be approved in advance and in writing by the Landlord. No other animal besides the pet expressly authorized by in an executed Pet Addendum shall be allowed in the Dwelling Unit. If Tenant wishes to add another animal to the Dwelling Unit during the term of the Lease, Tenant must obtain prior approval for such pet in accordance with this Pet Policy.
• Areas away from buildings, walkways, patio areas, picnic and play areas, and the amenities area.
• Any "dog run" that may be available at the apartment community; and
• Such other areas defined by the Landlord.
Pets shall not be permitted upon the common areas of the property unless they are carried or leashed. No leash may exceed six feet in length. No pet may be leashed to any stationary object on the common elements. Pets shall not be permitted in the bistros at any time unless they are being hand carried through without stopping.
Tenant shall ensure that the pet shall not bite, injure, or harm any individual or other animal, and shall not disturb others or cause damage to the Dwelling Unit or the premises. If, in Landlord or Agent's opinion, the pet has injured or disturbed others or has damaged property, Tenant must permanently remove the pet within 15 days (or sooner in the case of an emergency) of receiving written notice, and failure to do so shall constitute a violation of the Lease and may subject Tenant to eviction. Tenant is responsible for any property damage, injury, or disturbances the pet may cause or inflict.
Pets may not be left in the apartment unattended for a period of time that is considered inhumane to the animal. Pets are not to be left on patio/balcony unattended.
It is the resident’s responsibility to secure pets in the apartment home during apartment home service. This provides protection for your pet and will allow our Service Technicians to promptly and safely perform tasks.
Commercial breeding of animals is prohibited.
All pets must have and display, as appropriate, evidence of all required registrations and inoculations.
Pets shall not be left unattended outside the Dwelling Unit.
Tenant shall not inflict or cause cruelty in connection with any pet.
