Pet Security Deposit
Under federal law, landlords are not allowed to charge a fee or additional security deposit to tenants for their emotional support or service animals.[1]
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PET LEASE AMENDMENT
1. THE PARTIES. This Pet Lease Amendment (“Amendment”) made this [MM/DD/YYYY], is by and between:
Landlord: [LANDLORD’S NAME] (“Landlord”).
Tenant: [TENANT’S NAME] (“Tenant”).
Landlord and Tenant are each referred to as a “Party” and, jointly, as the “Parties.”
2. EXISTING LEASE. The Parties agree to amend a lease signed by both the Landlord and Tenant on [MM/DD/YYYY], (“Existing Lease”) for the property located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS] (“Property”).
3. AMENDMENTS. The Parties hereby acknowledge the following:
The Tenant may have [#] pet(s) on the Property, consisting of [PET TYPE], that are not to weigh over [MAXIMUM WEIGHT] pounds. Furthermore, the Landlord shall:
☐ – Charge a fee of $[AMOUNT] that is ☐ non-refundable ☐ refundable unless there is damage to the Property resulting from the pet. The Tenant is responsible for all damage that any pet causes, regardless of ownership, and agrees to restore the Property to its original condition at their expense.
☐ – NOT charge a fee.
All other terms of the Existing Lease shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment as of the date first written above.
Landlord’s Signature: ___________________ Date: ___________
Print Name: ___________________
Tenant’s Signature: ___________________ Date: ___________
Print Name: ___________________