The landlord limits the number of animals allowed to the following guidelines:
The resident shall be liable for any injury or damage caused by the animal’s actions and shall hold the landlord, agents, employees, and owners harmless from all liability or loss arising out of the actions of the animal.
Up to 4 pets per household.
The resident agrees to not keep at nor allow to be kept at, or brought onto or into the residence any breed, classification, or type of animal at the residence that is prohibited by landlord under this policy or under any other rules or regulations that may be established by the landlord.
The following list of dog breeds are prohibited:
• American Staffordshire Terriers
• American Pitbull Terriers
• Rottweilers
• Doberman Pinschers
• Chow Chow
• Wolf Hybrids
• Akita
• Mastiff Breeds
Any dog that has a percentage or mix of any of the above breeds.
All breeds of domestic cats are permitted.
Small animals such as gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs are permitted with the exception of rabbits, ferrets, farm animals, and chinchillas.
Livestock animals are prohibited and include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Chickens
• Goats
• Horses
• Pigs
Any reptile, fish, or animals that are considered poisonous or venomous are prohibited.
Any animal that may be considered wild or exotic is prohibited.
Any animal that is not a dog or cat normally found in the wild is prohibited including:
• Skunks
• Raccoons
• Squirrels
The breeding of privately owned animals is prohibited.
All dogs and cats must be neutered / spayed. The resident will maintain a valid vaccination certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian or a state or local authority empowered to vaccinate animals stating that the animal has received all vaccines required by applicable state and local law. It must include the animal’s name, description, age, date, and type of vaccination. A copy of the vaccination certificate should be provided to the landlord by the resident upon execution of the lease and then annually thereafter.
Excessive animal noise that may cause a disturbance is prohibited.
Any damage resulting from the animal is to be repaired, cleaned, and/or replaced at the resident's expense. The resident must protect all carpeting from odor, infestation, and stain by cleaning it annually. The landlord reserves the right to inspect the leased premises (providing proper notice) periodically in order to assess any possible damage to the leased premises. Upon discovery of any damages, the landlord can require repairs to be completed immediately at the tenant's expense.
When outdoors at the leased premises, all animals must be on a harness, leash, or tether and under the control of a mature and responsible individual. Animals may not be left unattended outside at any time. Animals are barred from any community area such as playgrounds, pools, and game courts.
Burial of a deceased animal on the grounds of the leased premises is strictly prohibited.
The resident agrees to clean and properly dispose of all animal waste, both inside and outside of the leased premises, on a daily basis. No excrement is to remain on the grounds. Security deposits are only refunded after the leased premises has been vacated and examined by the landlord management.
The resident must report any incident involving an animal at its leased premises that results in an injury to a person or damage to the leased premises to the landlord immediately upon occurrence.
If the resident violates any part of this policy, the resident is then in default of the lease. In the event of a default, the landlord may initiate legal proceedings in accordance with local and state regulations to evict or have the resident removed from the leased premises as well as seek judgment against the resident for any monies owed to the landlord as a result of the resident’s default.
The landlord’s failure to enforce any of its rights under this policy will not be deemed to be a waiver of that or any of its other rights under this policy.
Service Animals
Service animals, assistance animals, and emotional support animals (as defined by HUD, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act, respectively) are not pets but rather are animals that work, provide assistance or support, and/or perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with disabilities. MSR refers to service, assistance, and emotional support animals jointly as “Service Animals” and does NOT distinguish between these three types. By law, the landlord must allow a service animal for residents who have an apparent or verified need that they require the service animal in order to afford a disabled resident fair use and enjoyment of leased premises.
Breed, size, and weight limitations do not apply, and pet fees are not required. The landlord does require that the animal be housebroken, and the resident is responsible for cleaning up after the animal. The resident is also responsible for ensuring that while outside on the lease premises, the animal is always under the control of a mature and responsible individual and harnessed, leashed, or tethered unless these devices interfere with the animal’s work or the resident’s disability prevents using these devices (in which case the resident must maintain control of the animal by voice, signal, or other effective controls). The resident is also responsible for any damage done to the leased premises beyond reasonable wear and tear. Service animals must meet local and state laws for vaccinations and, to the extent permissible by applicable state or local law, the landlord requires that the animal be spayed/neutered.
This pet policy will be included as an addendum to the lease for residents who choose to have a pet.
