TRAFALGAR EAST APARTMENTS- Pet Policy
GENERAL PROPERTY POLICY
Tenants having pets agree to comply with the House Pet Rules.
Violation of pet rules may be grounds for pet removal or termination of pet owner's tenancy.
The owner of the development reserves the right to inspect the unit if written complaints are received or the owner has reason to believe the pet is a threat to the health and safety of other tenants of the community.
The owner of the development reserves the right to enter the unit and remove a pet that has become vicious or is a threat to other tenants if the pet owner refuses to remove the pet or cannot be contacted.SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS AND GUIDELINES
Definition of common household pet "a domesticated animal such as a dog or cat, bird, fish or turtle that is traditionally kept in the home for pleasure rather than commercial purposes. This does not include reptiles (except turtles)." Also, the following dog breeds are excluded from this policy and are not allowed. German Shepherds, Pit-Bulls, Dobermans, and Rottweilers
Pets are required to be inoculated in accordance with state and local law.
Prescribed sanitary standards for disposal of pet wastes:
a. Designated pet walking areas.
b. Pet owners must remove and properly dispose of pet waste.
c. Litter boxes are required to be changed once a week and scooped once a day.Animals are to be effectively restrained when present in a common area.
Pets are to be registered prior to being brought on the development premises and then updated annually. Documentation regarding registration is to be provided to the site office. Registration must include:
a. Certification of inoculation.
b. Information to identify the pet and establish that it is a "common household pet".
c. The name, address and phone number of at least one responsible party who will care for the pet if the owner is unable for any reason to provide care.The number of "common household pets" allowed is limited to one per unit.
The size of animal is restricted by weight to less than 50 pounds.
The owners of otherwise allowable pets must pay a non-refundable pet fee in the amount of $300.00; payable in 3 installments.
a. Tenants will be charged a waste removal penalty of $25.00, per occurrence, for failure to comply with the House Rule on waste removal.Prescribed standards of pet care and handling to protect the development premises and health, safety and welfare of tenants, employees and public which are required:
a. Dogs and cats are required to be spayed or neutered.
b. All pets are barred from the site office, common areas, pool, and laundry rooms.
c. Pet owners must comply with state and local licensing requirements.Pets not owned by a tenant but that are being temporarily kept (meaning less than 5 days) are specifically excluded from complying with paragraphs B and H of the House Pet Rules, but they must specifically be authorized by management and show proof of registration.
Pet owners will be informed, in writing, of alleged violation (s) of pet rules and be given ten days to correct the problem or make a written request to discuss it. The notice will also state that failure to correct the problem or appear at a meeting may result in termination of tenancy.
If a meeting is requested by a tenant to resolve a pet problem, the owner will schedule the meeting within 15 days of the violation notice, attempt to correct the violation at the meeting and may give the owner additional time to correct the violation, but only if warranted and substantiated by the tenant to the satisfaction of the owner.
Violations not corrected within ten days (if no meeting scheduled) or as otherwise prescribed as the result of a meeting with the tenant will result in a written notice to the pet owner requiring removal of the pet within 10 days.
a. Failure to remove the pet in this circumstance can result in termination of tenancy of the pet owner.Owners of pet are also reminded of the fact they must be aware of their legal and civil responsibility to other tenants in the community, in those legal situation can arise out of problems developing from not performing appropriate diligence with regard to their pet and its surroundings.
We reserve the right to add to this policy.
CARE OF PETS
The resident agrees: To abide by all local regulations.
To be fully responsible for the pet and its actions. To not allow the pet to infringe on any other tenant's rights.
To abide by the House Pet Rules, which are incorporated in this agreement by reference.Emergency Removal of Pets
It is understood that:
a. If for any reason the pet is left unattended for 24 hours or more, the Management may enter the apartment and cause the pet to be removed from the premises. The owner and its Agent is to be held harmless in such circumstances.
b. In case of illness, incapacitation, or death of the pet owner, the management may contact the designated emergency pet contact and require immediate removal of the pet from the premises.
In such cases of emergency where despite all efforts, the management fails to reach the "back up person", pet owner agrees to allow the removal of the pet by the Town Animal Officer, other public or quasi-public authority, or a veterinarian, and all fees and costs shall be borne by the pet owner.
In such an emergency, resident, his agent or estate, or family, must within five days make arrangements with holder of said pet as to its disposition and shall be responsible for all obligations, financial or otherwise, involved in such disposition.
Resident pet owner absolves Owner and its Agent of any or all liability, fiscal or otherwise, for actions take on behalf of the pet owner or for the well-being of said pet.
If in its sole judgment, the management determines that the pet is a danger to residents, employees or guests, the management may require removal of the pet within 24 hours.TERMINATION OF THE PET AGREEMENT
1. This Agreement relates only to the pet described herein and does not constitute agreement for additional or replacement or guest pets.
2. In the event that the management determines that the pet owner is no longer capable of properly caring for the pet, the management may request the removal of the pet from the premises.
3. In the event that this Agreement is violated, including violation of the House Pet Rules incorporated herein, the resident is subject to
a. Disposing of the pet within 30 days of notice and
b. Eviction.
