California Rental Agreement Pet Addendum

By signing a written pet supplement, the landlord gives the tenant permission to have a pet in their home. In return, the tenant agrees that he is responsible for the pet and all damage caused to the owner`s land. Let`s start with the California Association of Realtor pet entries, so the most important thing is that they can only have the pets that are on this addendum. You will list pets, I always like to list the breed, whether it is a dog or a cat, the name of the dog or cat and its age. I don`t want foo-foo the poodle to become the foo-foo of pit bulls. Put everything there is in such a way that you know exactly which animal was there. It`s also good to get an idea of all the animals that are in the field so you can keep them. Have them send a picture of their pets. If you don`t use a pet supplement, landlords and tenants may encounter the following avoidable consequences: A pet supplement (or pet contract) to a lease is a legal and binding contract between two parties, a landlord and the tenant. The pet contract is usually « added » by an amendment or modification to an existing rental agreement and is part of the initial legally binding contract between the lessor and the tenant. If you want to adopt an animal in distress, some shelters need a pet supplement or a written letter from your landlord to prove that you have the right to adopt an animal or bring it home. Consult the Humane Society and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for resources and tips for pet owners who rent.

The entry of a pet documents this modification of the original lease or lease and describes the different rights and obligations of having an animal on the site. A pet supplement gives the tenant permission to have pets on the rented property. It is necessary that the tenant is responsible for the control of his pets, that they do not disturb the land too much and that the owner of the animal is responsible for the material damage caused by the pets. The lessor may set a tax or deposit that the tenant must pay, which is either non-refundable (a single tax) or refundable (such as a deposit). . . .