Pet Addendum to Lease
Addendum authorising pets in a rental — species, deposit, monthly pet rent, rules, and removal triggers.
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PET ADDENDUM TO LEASE ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ This Addendum is made on May 4, 2026 between: Landlord: Riverside Holdings LLC Tenant(s): Jordan Alex Taylor referencing the lease originally dated May 4, 2025 for: 482 Elm Street, Apt 3B, Portland, OR 97214 ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 1. PETS AUTHORISED The following pet(s) are authorised in the unit: Dog — Golden Retriever, "Biscuit", 28 kg, 4 years old. Spayed female. Up to date on rabies and core vaccinations. Any pet not listed above is NOT authorised under this Addendum. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 2. ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT AND PET RENT Additional pet deposit: $500.00 Refundable status: Refundable subject to pet damage Monthly pet rent: $35.00 The pet deposit is in addition to the security deposit on the original lease and is treated under the same return rules at lease end (refundable to the extent above), subject to deduction for pet-caused damage above ordinary wear. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 3. BREED, SIZE, AND COUNT RESTRICTIONS Size cap per HOA rules: 30 kg per pet. Breed restrictions per insurance policy: no Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Akita, Wolf-hybrid (mixed-breed individuals evaluated case-by-case). No more than 2 pets total per unit per HOA rules. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 4. TENANT OBLIGATIONS Pet under tenant's control at all times; on leash in common areas. Waste cleanup: tenant cleans up after pet immediately on premises and in common areas. No pet alone in unit longer than 8 hours without arrangement. Vaccinations kept current; tenant provides proof annually. City pet license maintained (Portland Animal Services tag). Fleas / parasites: tenant uses preventatives; treat property if infestation occurs. Repair cost for any pet damage charged to tenant. Pet not permitted in pool, fitness room, or other amenities not designated pet-friendly. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 5. PET REMOVAL TRIGGERS The Landlord may require permanent removal of the pet from the unit, on written notice, if any of the following occur: Documented bite incident or aggressive behaviour toward humans or other pets. More than 2 written complaints from neighbours about noise, aggression, or unsanitary conditions. Damage to unit or common areas exceeding $1,000 attributable to pet. Authorities require removal (animal control, public health). Failure to maintain vaccinations or licensing. Tenant has 30 days from written notice to remove the pet. Failure to comply is a material breach of the lease. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 6. SERVICE ANIMALS AND EMOTIONAL-SUPPORT ANIMALS This addendum applies to PETS only. Service animals (under ADA) and emotional-support animals (under Fair Housing Act, with proper documentation from a qualified provider) are exempt from pet deposits, monthly pet rent, breed restrictions, and weight limits — state and federal law prohibits these charges and restrictions for assistance animals. Tenants requesting accommodation for a service or emotional-support animal should submit a Fair Housing accommodation request separately; this is not a pet addendum. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 7. NO OTHER CHANGES Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, all terms of the original lease remain in full force and effect. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ EXECUTION _______________________________ Date: May 4, 2026 Riverside Holdings LLC (Landlord) _______________________________ Date: May 4, 2026 Jordan Alex Taylor (Tenant)
About this template
A pet addendum modifies an existing lease to authorise a pet on specific terms. Landlords commonly use additional deposits, monthly pet rent, and breed/size restrictions to manage the financial and liability risks pets create — though state law constrains how much can be charged. Some states cap pet deposits (some cap at one month's rent total deposit including any pet portion); some require all deposits to be refundable (no "non-refundable pet fees"); some prohibit breed-based restrictions where the breed is allowed by local ordinance. The most important legal distinction is between PETS (subject to all addendum terms) and ASSISTANCE ANIMALS — service animals under the ADA and emotional-support animals under the Fair Housing Act are NOT pets. Federal law prohibits charging pet deposits, monthly pet rent, or imposing breed/weight restrictions on assistance animals; landlords who try to apply pet rules to documented assistance animals face significant Fair Housing liability. The addendum should clearly state the species, breed, individual identification, weight, and (for dogs) vaccination/license status. It should specify the financial terms, the tenant obligations (waste, leashing, vaccination, licensing), and the conditions under which the pet must be removed (bite incident, repeated complaints, unmanaged damage). HOA rules often impose additional restrictions on top of the lease — the addendum should reference these where applicable. For multiple pets, list each one separately; "any approved pets" language is unenforceable for new pets added later without amendment.
When to use it
- Tenant requesting permission to keep a pet during the lease.
- Adding a new pet during a lease.
- Lease renewal where a pet is now part of the household.
- Replacing a previous pet (the addendum should be re-executed for the new pet).
- Documenting an existing pet on a renewed or amended lease.
What to include
- Specific pet identification (species, breed, name, weight).
- Pet deposit and monthly pet rent.
- Breed/size/count restrictions referenced.
- Tenant obligations (vaccination, leash, waste, licensing).
- Removal triggers and notice procedure.
- Service/emotional-support animal exclusion language.