The following page lists the roommate pet policy and rules. All roommates with a pet and/or an ESA are required to adhere to the Pet Rules throughout the entirety of the lease agreement.
Roommate Pet Rules
- All pets must be registered on the Alcove Portal Pet section and approved by the Landlord prior to being brought into the home.
- All non-ESA's are subject the a non refundable pet fee of $300.00.
- All ESA's are required to be officially registered and the tenant may be required to present an official letter from a medical professional.
- Nuisance: The Pet may not cause any damage to the Premises or to the building. The pet
shall not cause any discomfort, annoyance, or nuisance to any other Tenant of the
building or neighboring buildings. - Sanitary Problems: All dogs and cats must be housebroken. The Pet may not be fed or
given water on any unprotected surface or allowed to urinate or defecate inside the
Premises. Tenant shall immediately remove and properly dispose of all pet waste on the
grounds of the building. If Tenant fails to dispose of pet waste, Landlord may perform the
disposal and charge Tenant the reasonable cost thereof. - Prohibited Areas: The Pet shall not be permitted in roommate bedrooms without express
permission from that Tenant. - Abandonment: Tenant may not abandon the Pet, leave it for any extended period
without food or water, or fail to care for it if it is sick. - Compliance with Laws: Tenant agrees to comply with all applicable governmental laws
and regulations.- Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a leash and attended at all times when outside the Premises or when on patios or balconies. Dogs may not be staked or chained outside the Premises. No intimidating breeds of dogs are permitted. Tenant must provide Landlord a current photograph of the dog prior to this Application being accepted.
- Cats: Tenant must provide and maintain an appropriate litter box and clean it on a daily basis. Cats must be leashed or caged when outside the Premises. No cat less than one year old shall be permitted as a pet. Litter box must be kept in a location mutually agreeable to all Tenants of the property.
- Fish: Fish tanks may not exceed 25 gallons and must be placed in a safe location in the
Premises. Other: No other animal types may be kept on the Premises.
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Care: The pet must have all required vaccinations. All cats and dogs must be spayed or
neutered. Tenant shall furnish to Landlord a letter from a veterinarian or other proof
satisfactory to prior to approval of this application for the pet.
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Additional Rules: Landlord may, from time to time, upon written notice to Tenant, make
reasonable changes or additions to the rules set forth in the Lease to accommodate unique
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Roommates: Tenant understands that Landlord will request and must receive unanimous consent from Roommates of the Premises to approve pet application.
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Pet Sitting: This application does not permit additional pets to visit the property.
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Pest Control: Pet food can attract pests. Tenant assumes responsibility for extermination of all pests, as caused by the Pet.
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Cleaning/Maintenance: Pets must be kept inside Tenant’s bedroom or kennel while cleaning or maintenance services are being performed.
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Kennel: Must be kept in a location mutually agreeable to all Tenants of the property.
Roommate Pet Policies
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Removal of Pet by Tenant: If, in Landlord’s sole judgment, any rule or provision of the
Pet Addendum is violated by Tenant, then upon written notice from Landlord, Tenant
shall immediately and permanently remove the Pet from the premises. -
Removal of Pet by Landlord: If, in the Landlord’s sole judgment, Tenant has abandoned
the Pet, left it for any extended period without food or water, failed to care for it if it is
sick, or left it unattended in violation of the rules, then Landlord may, and in accordance
with the terms of the Lease dealing with entry of the Premises, enter the Premises to
remove the Pet and turn the Pet over to a humane society or local authority. Landlord
shall not be liable for loss, harm, sickness, or death of the Pet unless due to Landlord’s
negligence. Landlord has no lien on the Pet for any purposes, but Tenant shall pay for
reasonable care and kenneling charges if the Pet is removed in accordance with this
paragraph. Examples of such a situation include suspected abuse, abandonment, fire or
other disaster, or any prolonged disturbance. -
Cleaning and Repairs: Tenant shall be liable for the entire amount of all damages
caused by the Pet. If any items cannot be satisfactorily cleaned or repaired, Tenant must
pay for complete replace of such items(s) beyond the current security deposit paid for the
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Injuries and Damage: Tenant shall be strictly liable for the entire amount of any injury
to any person or damage to any property caused by the Pet. Tenant shall maintain
appropriate insurance to protect against any claims or liability arising out of personal
injury or property damage caused by the Pet. -
Deodorizing upon move-out: After Tenant vacates the Premises, if Landlord determines
that it is necessary in its sole discretion, Landlord may de-flea, deodorize and shampoo
the carpet in the Premises to protect future Tenants from possible health hazards, and
Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for such services. - Other Remedies: This Pet Agreement is an Amendment to the lease between Landlord
and Tenant. If any rule or provision of this Pet Application is violated, Owner shall have
in addition to the forgoing, all rights and remedies set forth in the Lease for violations
thereof.
Enforcement Procedure:
Alcove will make the final determination on the Acceptable Category based on the evidence presented and the severity of the offense. For more information on violation process, evidence required and next steps, please see our Leasing Violation Policy.
Submitting a Complaint
To report a policy violation, please visit https://alcoverooms.com/renter-support. Alternatively, you can log into your account, click on the profile icon, select 'Support,' and then choose 'Leasing or Policy Violation' to submit your complaint.