SERVICE ANIMALS.
Management acknowledges the rights of persons with disabilities to retain their Service Animal while living in Apartment, or visiting the Apartment Community, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Service Animals must be permissible under local and state rules and must comply with all vaccination and licensing regulations. Only one Service Animal is allowed per Resident or guest. Service Animals are not considered pets and are not subject to a security deposit or monthly fee but are otherwise required to be kept in compliance with the terms set forth in the “Animals” section of this lease.
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS
Management acknowledges the rights of persons with disabilities to retain their Assistance Animal while living in Apartment, or visiting the Apartment Community, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Prior to an Assistance Animal being allowed on the premises, Residents and guests must submit to Management a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form for Assistance Animals, and receive written approval. Assistance Animals must be permissible under local and state rules and must comply with all vaccination and licensing regulations. Only one Assistance Animal is allowed per Resident or guest. Upon approval, Assistance Animals will not be subject to a security deposit or monthly fee but are otherwise required to be kept in compliance with the terms set forth in the “Animals” section of this lease.
PETS
There is a limit of one (1) dog, which shall not exceed forty (40) pounds in weight and/or eighteen (18) inches at shoulder height at full growth, which will be verified annually or at any time evidence indicates an animal has exceeded these limitations, or one (1) cat per household, or one (1) fish aquarium, not more than fifteen (15) gallons, or two (2) small birds. Residents shall pay a pet deposit in advance in the amount of $200.00 for each dog, $150.00 for each cat, or $100 for an aquarium or birds. This deposit will be deposited in an escrow account and is refundable if no damage is done as verified by Management, after the Resident disposes of the pet or moves. Pet owners shall pay a monthly pet fee in the amount of $10 for a dog and $5 for a cat, aquarium or birds. Said pet fees shall be deemed additional rent and collected as such. Pets must be kept in compliance with the terms set forth in the “Animals” sections of this lease.
No vicious or intimidating pets will be permitted. Breeds of dogs specifically prohibited as pets are Pit Bulls and Rottweilers. To qualify to obtain a pet under this policy, resident must have a history of responsible tenancy. For this purpose, history of responsible tenancy shall be defined as: good or better ratings on housekeeping inspections in the past year, with no referrals for a housekeeping inspection; no record in past year of disturbances to neighbors, problems with trash removal, or failure to supervise children; and not more than 3 instances of late payment of rent in past year. Management reserves the right to refuse a pet if the keeping of the animal will violate any rule set forth in this policy, or the presence of the animal will constitute a serious threat to another resident of the development, or if the pet is a nuisance by making noise continuously and/or incessantly for a period of 10 minutes or intermittently for 2 hours or more to the disturbance of any person at any time of day or night. Guests are not allowed to bring pets on the premises.
ANIMALS
No animals, with the exception of Service Animals, are allowed, even temporarily, anywhere in the Apartment or Apartment Community unless we have so authorized in writing. You must not feed stray or wild animals in the Apartment Community. If an animal is permitted, all Residents must follow the policies set forth in this lease. Animals are only allowed in full compliance with this policy. Violation of the animal policy will be grounds for termination of lease. All animals must be registered with Management before being brought to reside in the development. The registration must include: A notarized statement naming the person(s) accepting responsibility for the care of the animal in case of owner’s illness, hospitalization, or other emergencies when owner is absent; Proof of current license - every dog and cat must have a City animal license and a valid rabies tag and must wear a tag bearing the owner's name and telephone number; A certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian or a state or local authority empowered to inoculate animals, stating that the animal has received all inoculations required by applicable state and local law; A color photograph of each animal is required and shall be retained by Management. (No smaller than 3x5); and Proof of spaying or neutering.
Each dog and cat must be on a leash or in a pet carrier and under full control by their owners anytime they are outside the owner's apartment. Leash must be no longer than four (4) feet. All female dogs and cats shall be spayed, and all male dogs and cats neutered. Exceptions may be granted only upon medical certification that permanent harm may result from this procedure. All cats must be declawed or have a scratching post. All fur bearing animals must wear flea collars at all times or provide proof that the animal has had preventive flea treatment on a regular basis as recommended by a veterinarian. No animal breeding is allowed.
No animals shall be tied up on the outside of the building or left unattended. No dog houses will be allowed on the premises. Residents shall not alter their unit to create an enclosure for an animal. With the exception of Service Animals and approved Assistance Animals, at no time will animals be allowed in the lobbies, community rooms, laundry rooms, basements, or other interior common areas, except when leaving or entering the building. Residents are responsible for all damages caused by their animals and accept all liability of the animal. The animal owner is responsible for covering both public liability and bodily injury that may by caused by their animal. Also, any animal-related insect infestation in the animal owner's unit will be the financial responsibility of the animal owner and Management reserves the right to exterminate and charge the resident.
RESIDENT'S ANIMAL SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES OR OPERATIONS, INCLUDING MAINTENANCE AND EXTERMINATION. Residents accept that if animal becomes vicious to a point which threatens the safety of any Management or Maintenance employees, it may be sprayed with mace for protection of the employee. Animals shall not be permitted to excrete anywhere in the building (other than suitable contained areas such as a litter box in an Apartment). Animal owners shall be responsible for immediately removing feces dropped anywhere in the building or on the grounds. Waste must be placed in a sealed bag, tied securely and deposited in the designated trash receptacle. Residents owning a cat must provide a litter box for their cat, and it shall be cleaned on a daily basis, disposing of feces in a proper manner. AT NO TIME WILL ANIMAL WASTE BE PLACED IN TOILETS. Residents shall take adequate precautions to ensure that the animal and its living quarters are at all times maintained in a manner to prevent odors and any other unsanitary conditions in the owner's unit and surrounding areas. If animals are left unattended and are creating a nuisance or appear to be uncared for or otherwise unhealthy Management may enter to remove the animal and transfer it to the proper Authorities subject to the provisions of Chapter 3 of THE CODE of the City of Frederick, Maryland (1966 Edition as it has been amended and revised). Management accepts no responsibilities for animals so removed. No animal shall be allowed to become a nuisance. Examples of nuisance behavior for the purposes of this paragraph include, but shall not be limited to: Personal injury or property damage caused by the animal; Animals outside the unit who are not under the complete control of a responsible human companion, and on a hand-held leash or in a pet carrier; Animals who relieve themselves on walls or floors of common areas; Animals who exhibit aggressive or vicious behavior; and/or Animals who are conspicuously parasite-infested. If animal poses a nuisance as stated above, which is deemed to interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other residents, the owner may be required to remove the animal from the premises, if Management so requests, within ten (10) days.
Management will not permit the presence of an animal to constitute a serious threat to the health of a resident or any member of his or her family. An animal will be deemed to constitute a serious threat to the health of an individual only if the individual (or his/her parent or guardian) has filed with Management a certificate signed by a licensed physician indicating that exposure to the animal will cause an allergic reaction that will constitute such a threat to the individual. The certificate must describe the type of exposure (such as direct contact or presence in the same room, elevator or common area), duration of exposure, the types or groups of animals (such as long-haired, fur-bearing animals) or any other information relevant to ascertaining the nature and extent of the circumstances that will cause such a reaction. Management will take reasonable measures to ensure that the presence of an animal does not constitute such a threat. These measures may include designating buildings, floors of buildings, or sections of buildings as no-animal areas and may include steps such as requiring residents to move to suitable alternative dwelling units within the development restricting the presence of the animal or types of animals in hallways, elevators and common areas.
If an animal becomes vicious, displays symptoms of severe illness or demonstrates other behavior that constitutes an immediate threat to health or safety of the residents as a whole, Management may request the animal owner to immediately remove the animal from the Apartment Community. If the animal owner refuses to remove the animal or if Management is unable to contact the animal owner, Management may contact the appropriate State or local authority to have the animal immediately removed from the Apartment Community. If the health or safety of an animal is threatened by the death or incapacity of the animal owner, or by other factors that render the animal owner unable to care for the animal, Management may contact the responsible party listed in the animal registration. If attempt has been made to contact the responsible party, but the party is either unwilling or unable to care for the animal, Management may contact the appropriate State or local authority authorized to remove a animal under these circumstances. Animals other than those permitted in accordance with this lease shall not be permitted anywhere in the Apartment Community. Residents will not be allowed to animal sit or house an animal without fully complying with this policy. All sums of money or other charges, including payments for damages and/or repairs, required to be paid by you to us or to any other persons under the terms of this Lease, whether or not the same is designated as “rent” or as “additional rent.”