Common use of Animal Clause in Contracts

Animal. All pets and animals are prohibited in the Bedroom, the Unit, or anywhere else on the Facility unless and until (a) Landlord has approved the pet or animal (which approval shall be granted or withheld in Landlord’s sole discretion), (b) Landlord and Resident have executed an Animal Addendum (a copy of which is available at the Management Office), and (c) paid applicable fees. Animal and pet prohibitions apply to mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and insects. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit service or assistance animals from residing in the Unit, if Resident submits documentation from a health professional confirming the need for such service or assistance animal; however, such documentation from a health professional shall not be required in situations where there is an obvious need for the service or assistance animal. At Landlords option, Landlord may elect to use a third-party pet screening service (“Pet Screening Service”). Should Landlord elect to use the Pet Screening Service, in addition to the requirements set forth above, Resident shall be required to enroll in the Pet Screening Service and comply with all obligations required by the Pet Screening Service, including but not limited to, the payment of any applicable fees charged by the Pet Screening Service in order to qualify the presence of such pet or animal at the Facility or in the Unit (“Pet Screening Service Qualification”). If Resident violates the terms of this provision, the following shall apply: (a) for the first (1st) violation, Landlord will issue Resident a written warning specifying the complaint, the Animal Violation Fee (First Violation) will be assessed against Resident, and Resident shall immediately remove the animal or pet from the Facility; and (b) for each additional violation, the Animal Violation Fee (Additional Violation) will be assessed against Resident, Resident shall immediately remove the animal or pet from the Facility, and (c) at the option of Landlord for any violation, there shall be an immediate Event of Default under the Contract. In addition to the Animal Violation Fee (First Violation) and Animal Violation Fee (Additional Violation), Resident shall be responsible for all costs and expenses related to a violation of this provision (including, but not limited to, cleaning and/or replacing carpet and pest control treatment).