We know that pets are great additions to our families and most pet owners are responsible. However, we must adhere to strict pet policies to protect us from those who may not take the responsibilities of pet ownership serious enough.

• Oregon Landlord/Tenant law defines a pet as an animal that is "capable of causing damage to persons or property" (ORS 90.405).
  
  
• No Tenant may keep a pet on the premises without prior written approval of the Apartment Manager.  Residents keeping pets prior to written approval are subject to termination and/or loss of complete security deposit. 

• Pets must be appropriately trained, well behaved, and not be damaging to the property or dangerous to other persons.
  
  
• A pet approval may be canceled by the Apartment Manager if the pet (a) becomes a nuisance to other Tenants, (b) damages property, (c) is a potential danger to other persons, or (d) for other reasons at discretion of management.
  
  
• No more than two pets per household will be permitted without special review and consideration by Property Owner or Property Manager.
  
  
• Existing residents may apply to have a new pet after their first 6 months of residency.
  
  
• Additional security deposits are required.  This is typically $300 for the first pet and $150 for the second.  This is fully refundable if the apartment is returned to us in good condition. 
  
  
• A pet fee is required.  That amount is $25 per month for the first dog or cat and $15 for the second.  Other pets such as ferrets, birds or other animals in cages or tanks will be charged $5/month per animal type. 
  
  
• Existing residents wishing to add a dog or cat will be required to extend any current rental agreement (including month-to-month) by 6 months.
  
  

• For DOGS: You may not walk the dog on the property. Portland requires that you bag and properly dispose of all dog waste. Because dogs can get wet and dirty, especially in the rainy season – they may cause odors and stain the flooring especially on carpets. You must do everything I can to minimize such damage and your security deposit may be charged for
  correction of these problems. Dogs (a) must be on leash when they are not inside the apartment (b) must always remain under your control and (c) are not to relieve themselves on the premises. Any "accidents" must be cleaned up immediately. Pit bulls,
  Rottweilers, Dobermans, or German shepherds will not be approved.
  
  
• For CATS: They must remain indoors and are to be spayed / neutered with proper documentation. On rare occasions, cats may “spray” and damage floors, subfloors & walls and that tear-out and replacement may be the only corrective measure. If your cat causes this or any damage (such as torn carpets), your security deposit may be charged.
  
  
• At any time, the property owner may require you to obtain renter’s insurance and you must comply within 30 days of being notified.
  
  
• We may inspect an apartment with appropriate 24 hour notice to assure that the pet is not causing any damage to the premises.
  
  
• Tenants who violate provisions of the law, or of this policy, may be given appropriate notice of penalties and/or termination.

I have reviewed and agree to the terms and conditions of this pet policy.  I understand that lack of compliance with the policy could lead to charges against my security deposits and/or termination of my rental agreement.

This is a request for permission. Completing this request does not grant me permission to bring a pet to the property. Only Metro4Rent approval of this request grants me the right to bring a pet to the property.  This form applies to this one pet only.