A sample pet policy is provided below for your convenience. It is provided as a guide and is designed to have as wide an application as possible. However, we recognise that certain additions or adjustments may be necessary to suit specific properties or locations.
Introduction
The owners/management of..................................................... wish to encourage tenants to value and enjoy this rental property as they would their own home. We want to give tenants every opportunity to pursue their own interests while acknowledging that their fellow tenants and/or neighbours have the same rights.
In line with this, we have developed a policy relating specifically to the keeping of pets on this rental property as they would their own home. We want to give tenants every opportunity to pursue their own interests while acknowledging that their fellow tenants and/or neighbours have their same rights.
In line with this, we have developed a policy relating specifically to the keeping of pets on this property which must be adhered to at all times. By doing so, we can ensure that pet owning tenants, non-pet owning tenants and the owners/managers of this property have their individual interests recognised and protected.
1. Permission to keep pets on this property is granted solely by, and at the discretion of management, It is subject to strict adherence to this policy. Pets will not be allowed on this property without a current, signed copy of this policy.
2. Only common household pets are allowed. Each type of pet must be approved by management and a limit on the number of pets per dwelling can be imposed at the management discretion.
3. Decisions by management about the suitability of pets will be made upon the sighting of medical certificates and on the pet's temperament and behaviour.
4. Pets are not permitted on common property of Strata Titled premises unless on a leash or as otherwise agreed upon.
5. Tenants are responsible for keeping all areas where pets are housed clean, safe and free of parasites. Owners must immediately pick up and dispose of all pet waste.
Below is a sample pet agreement upon which property owners/managers can base their own. As in the case of the other materials provided, it is designed to have a broad application but we acknowledge that specific alterations/additions may be required.
This pet agreement is an amendment to the leases between
.............................................................................................................................. (tenant) and
...............................................................................................................................(landlord)
It ensures that:
1. The tenant has read and signed the pet policy attached to this agreement; and
2. That the tenant agrees to abide by the pet policy and that the landlord agrees to permit the tenant to keep the pet(s) described in this agreement in accordance with the pet policy.
Type of Pet...............................................................................
Name........................................................................................
Age.............................
Description................................................................................
3. The tenant shall be liable for any damage or injury whatsoever caused by pet(s) and shall pay the landlord or the designated agents immediately for any costs incurred as a result of damage or injury caused.
4. The tenant accepts full responsibility and indemnifies the landlord for any claims by or injuries to third parties or their property caused by or as a result of actions by their pet(s).
5. The tenant provides the following information and promptly notifies the landlord/managing agent of any change.
Emergency caretaker of pet(s)
Name:................................................................................................
Address:............................................................................................
Telephone:..........................................Postcode...................................
Veterinarian
Name:................................................................................................
Address:............................................................................................
Telephone:..........................................Postcode...................................
For further information please write to:
Australian Companion Animal Council
PO Box 371, ARTARMON, NSW 2064