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How do I add to the contract under Pet that only one small cat be allowed in the entire house?

I always use the Pet Addendum and you can add it under the pet section as well. It is good to allow pets. Some families are forced to get rid of their pets because they have to move and many landlords do not allow pets.

Posted by Bea S, SD on Saturday, November 12, 2016

The pet Addendum allows you to specify what type of pets you allow. Be sure to take a large enough deposit to replace/clean carpet. I cant tell you how many times I have had to replace or clean carpet due to cats.

Posted by Barry C, AL on Thursday, November 17, 2016

You can mention in your rental agreement about this clause. The agents at Cloud Real Estate clearly mentioned in my rental agreement about the pet policy.

Posted by Laura H, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016

In the pet policy section, you should specify which types of pets are allowed. And it could be any pet you wish. You can even specify the breed of cat. Some landlords instead of, or in addition to, banning certain breeds, limit the weight of pet.

Posted by Ross A, NY on Thursday, December 1, 2016

I have tried allowing tenants to have 1 pet and it has been an issue to the point that they end up with a dog whose pregnant and then start collecting more pets such as rodents, cats, and more dogs. I suggest you don't allow pets it is a hassle and if you truly only want a tenant to own 1 pet then you will have to research before renting to a person. As to how too put it in the lease go on this website and do a lease agreement and there is a line with pet rules and you can type in 1 pet allowed and then at the end of the lease agreement it ask is there any additional information you want on there well make sure you specify ONLY ONE PET IS ALLOWED (CAT). That should be good enough

Posted by Betty W, OH on Saturday, December 3, 2016

what do you all charge for a pet fee? non refundable V's pet deposit refundable?

Posted by Dawn T, NH on Tuesday, December 6, 2016