Page 25 - Your Introduction and Guide to Renting_EMAIL_Neat
P. 25

Pets at the property –


          Understanding our expectations



          Should the landlord have granted permission to keep pets as per your tenancy agreement and/ or written
          and signed pet lease agreement, the following conditions apply for the duration of this tenancy, and any
          renewal or extension. Pets may include all animals such as fish, reptiles, birds etc.





          Yard maintained                  Rubbish cleared                Flea infestation
          Keep the yard clean and free     Clean up any rubbish/ items    In the event of any fleas or flea eggs
          from animal faeces.              scattered by the pet.          being present as a result of the
                                                                          animal, you will need to arrange for
                                                                          flea fumigation of the property prior
                                                                          to and upon/ after vacating the
                                                                          premises. This is at tenant cost.



                                                                    No pets inside
                                                                    Pets are not allowed inside the premises
                                                                    at any time unless specifically stated in
                                                                    the lease agreement.









                 Additional pets                  Garden damage                  Damage rectification
                 You are only permitted to keep   Replace plants or vegetation   You are required to repair
                 pet/s listed on the tenancy      damaged or destroyed by the pet   any damage to the premises
                 agreement and approved by the    directly, or indirectly. For example,   caused by the animal and
                 owner. You are not to keep any   replace plants that died because   protect and immediately rectify
                 other animals of any kind on the   a garden irrigation system was   any damage caused to garden
                 rental premises. This also applies   damaged by the pet.        irrigation systems and fittings.
                 to short-term or temporary visits
                 of dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles,
                 or any other animals



                 Temporary pets
                 The tenant will not harbour, substitute or “pet-sit” any
                 other pet and will remove any of the pet’s offspring within
                 45 days of birth (should this occur).






                 Food and water                   By-laws and local council      Disturbance and noise
                 You are not to leave excess food   Abide by all local, city or state   The pet shall not cause any sort of
                 or water for the pet outside the   laws, licensing, and health   nuisance or disturbance to neighbours.
                 premises where it may attract    requirements regarding pets,   Noise, whether it be day or night, must not
                 other animals, vermin, or insects,   including vaccinations.    disturb others. You must do whatever is
                 e.g.  European wasps.                                           necessary to keep the pet from making
                                                                                 noise that would annoy others and take
                                                                                 steps to immediately rectify complaints
                                                                                 made by neighbours or other tenants.



          Failure to comply with these terms shall give the owner the right to revoke permission to keep the pet and is
          also grounds for further action and possible eviction action.



        Your Introduction and Guide to Renting                                                              25
   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30