🐾 Pet Agreement Addendum
Authorize Pets with Deposit & Liability Terms — Mid-Lease
Authorize & Control Pets Mid-Lease: This addendum is used when a tenant has a pet at move-in or requests to add a pet mid-lease. It establishes pet deposit, monthly pet rent (if any), breed/size restrictions, and damage liability. Do not charge pet fees for verified ESAs — that violates Fair Housing. Unauthorized pets are a lease violation; use this addendum to authorize them with proper terms in place.
🏠 Property & Lease Reference
🐾 Pet Information
💰 Pet Fees & Terms
ESA/Service Animals: This addendum does NOT apply to verified Emotional Support Animals or ADA-covered service animals. Pet deposits and fees cannot be charged for ESAs or service animals.
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A pet agreement addendum authorizes a specific pet with documented terms — deposit amount, restrictions, and tenant responsibilities for pet damage. It protects both parties by making the rules explicit and creates the legal basis for charging for pet-related damage at move-out.
Pet Deposit vs. Pet Fee vs. Pet Rent
- Pet deposit: Refundable amount held against potential pet damage; most states allow this
- Non-refundable pet fee: One-time upfront fee; not allowed in all states (CA prohibits non-refundable deposits)
- Monthly pet rent: Added to base rent; not subject to security deposit caps
ESA and Service Animal Exception
This addendum does not apply to verified ESAs or ADA service animals. Charging pet fees for ESAs violates the Fair Housing Act. Use the ESA Verification Request to handle ESA accommodation requests.
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These forms are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. FCRA requirements are complex and strictly enforced — violations carry statutory damages of $100–$1,000 per violation plus actual damages and attorney fees. Fair Housing law prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. Apply screening criteria consistently to all applicants. Consult a qualified attorney before making screening decisions. See our editorial standards for accuracy details.
