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Pet Addendum to Lease

This Pet Addendum is part of the lease named below and allows only the pet(s) listed, on these terms. For pet matters it controls over the lease.

Landlord
Tenant(s)
Property Address
Lease Dated		Addendum Start

Approved Pet(s)

Name

Type

Breed

Color

Weight

Age

License / Vaccines Current

Pet Fees

Pet Deposit (refundable)		Pet Fee (one-time)
Monthly Pet Rent		Renter’s Insurance w/ Pet Liability	RequiredNot required

Pet Rules

Care & Control

Pets must be leashed or carried in common areas, may not be left alone outside, and may not disturb neighbors with noise. Tenant cleans up after pets immediately and disposes of waste properly.

Damage

Tenant is responsible for all damage, odors, fleas or injuries caused by the pet(s), including cleaning or repairs beyond normal wear and tear.

No Other Animals

No other animals may be kept or visit the property without the Landlord’s written consent.

Removal

If a pet causes damage, a nuisance or a danger, the Landlord may require the pet’s removal after written notice, as allowed by law.

Landlord / Agent

Signature
Printed Name
Date

Tenant

Signature
Printed Name
Date

※ Not legal advice. Service animals and assistance animals for people with disabilities are not pets: fair housing laws generally do not allow pet fees, deposits or breed limits for them. Pet deposit and fee rules vary by state.

How to fill out a Pet Addendum to Lease

Pet Addendum to Lease template preview — Free Pet Addendum to Lease template

A pet addendum is added to a lease to allow specific pets. It lists each approved pet, any pet deposit, fee or monthly pet rent, and rules for control, cleanup and damage.

How to fill it out

Enter the landlord, tenant(s), property address, the date of the original lease and the date the addendum starts.
List each approved pet with name, type, breed, color, weight and age, and check that license and vaccines are current. Add a row for each animal.
Fill in the refundable pet deposit, any one-time pet fee and any monthly pet rent, and choose whether renter's insurance with pet liability is required.
Read the pet rules — care and control, damage, no other animals and removal — and edit them to match your property.
Both landlord and tenant sign and date it, and a copy is attached to each party's copy of the lease.

Tips

Take dated photos or a video of the unit at move-in so pet damage can be told apart from what was already there.
Many states cap the total security deposit, and that cap usually includes the pet deposit. Check your state before setting amounts.
Ask for a current rabies vaccination record and city or county license, and note the pet's weight — some insurance and HOA rules have weight limits.
Name each animal. "One dog" leaves room for argument when the dog is replaced; a name, breed and color does not.
Do not charge pet deposits, fees or pet rent for service animals or assistance animals for a person with a disability.

Pet Addendum to Lease example

Landlord: Oak Ridge Apartments
Tenant(s): Jane Smith
Property Address: 77 Oak Ridge Rd, Apt 115, Springfield, IL 62704
Lease Dated: September 1, 2026

Approved Pet(s)

Biscuit · Dog · Beagle mix · Tan/white · 24 lb · 4 · Lic. #4471, rabies 2027

Pet Fees

Pet Deposit (refundable): $300.00
Pet Fee (one-time): $0.00
Monthly Pet Rent: $25.00
Renter’s Insurance w/ Pet Liability: Required

Landlord / Agent

Printed Name: Lisa Grant, Property Manager
Date: October 14, 2026

Tenant

Printed Name: Jane Smith
Date: October 14, 2026

All names, companies and contact details are fictional. Click “Fill sample” above to put this example into the empty fields; click again to remove the parts you did not change.

FAQ

What is the difference between a pet deposit and a pet fee?

A pet deposit is refundable, minus the cost of any pet damage. A pet fee is a one-time, non-refundable charge. Some states treat all move-in money as a refundable deposit or limit non-refundable fees, so check local rules.

Do assistance animals need a pet addendum?

Under the federal Fair Housing Act, service animals and assistance animals for people with disabilities are not pets. Pet fees, deposits, pet rent and breed or weight limits generally can't be applied to them, although the tenant is still responsible for damage.

Can a tenant add a pet later?

Yes. Sign a new addendum, or update this one, before the pet moves in. A pet that isn't listed is not approved.

Can a landlord charge monthly pet rent?

In most places, yes, as long as it is in writing. A few states and cities limit pet charges, so check your local rules.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is a general template, not legal advice. Laws differ by state and city, so check your local rules or ask an attorney before relying on it for anything important.

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