Pet / Animal Policy
Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing, tenant may not keep any pet or assistance animal on the property unless specifically authorized by landlord in writing. A “pet” includes any animal, whether mammal, reptile, bird, fish, rodent, or insect. If tenant violates this or any agreement to keep an animal on the property, landlord may take action per the terms of lease agreement.
We use a third-party pet policy and screening service. To start your pet screening now, please press the button below:
Start Your Pet Screening NowWhat Is Pet Screening
We encourage healthy and responsible pet interactions for all tenants, and we strive to create a community that welcomes everyone and ensures a pet-responsible environment. We use a third-party pet application service called PetScreening, which is a simple and secure way to manage important information about your pet or assistance animal.
When a pet owner submits a pet application, a pet profile is instantaneously generated with a FIDO Score and includes name, breed, weight, sex, age, pictures, vaccination information, micro-chip data, and behavioral information. Assistance animals do not receive a FIDO Score.
You may be wondering, “What’s a FIDO Score”? During the Pet Screening process, several factors are collected from the pet owner and compiled into a detailed pet profile. These factors help determine a FIDO Score. This score is intended to help a housing provider better understand the related risk for each pet and pet owner.
The FIDO Score system ranges between five (5) to zero (0). The higher the score rating, the lower the risk associated with renting to a pet and pet owner. Several factors are weighed when calculating the FIDO Score, including, but not limited to: the type of animal, breed, age, weight, gender, vaccination history, and behavioral traits.
For example purposes only, when applied to a hypothetical Australian Shepherd named Maggie, her pet profile results may come back with a three (3) FIDO Score. In this example, Maggie is a great dog and a part of a great family. But Maggie is a hyper dog. She barks. She can scratch our hardwood floors. To a housing provider, these behaviors pose some potential risk. PetScreening took these behaviors into account to calculate Maggie’s three (3) FIDO Score.
This service makes it easy for pet/animal owners to share their animal records with their housing provider, pet groomers, doggy daycares, dog walkers, pet sitters, vets, pet friendly hotels, and more.
If you have an Assistance Animal, you are still required to complete the screening process at no charge ($0) to acknowledge our animal policies. It will be reviewed by the PetScreening legal review team per the FHAct guidelines. Please be aware of your state’s statutes or local ordinances, if any, for criminal offenses and/or penalties for committing assistance animal fraud. There is no additional fee, deposit, or pet rent required for Assistance Animal(s) as defined by the Federal Fair Housing Act.
The pet application fee is $20 for the first pet and $15 for every additional pet. Each pet application must be processed separately but the discount will be automatically applied to additional pet applications. We are not affiliated with PetScreening and cannot offer refunds.
All pet application fees are paid to and collected by PetScreening. To start your pet screening now, please visit: https://verdei.petscreening.com
Pet Restrictions
Maximum of two (2) pets are allowed; exceptions can be requested in writing for approval (subject to local laws, and community association rules and regulations). Most properties have restrictions on the number of pets and/or the size of the pet. Please check the property listing or contact us for specific details to be sure.
All pets must be properly licensed, have their shots current and maintained per city / state statutes, and have an active, fully complete account on our third party pet screening service before they are allowed on the property.
Certain aggressive dog breeds may not be permitted including, but are not limited to: Akita, American Bulldog, Great Dane, Chow Chow, Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff, Presa Canario, Alaskan Malamute, Cane Corso, Wolf Hybrid, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Husky or Siberian Husky, Pit Bull, or any mix containing one of these breeds.
Livestock, poisonous, or exotic animals are not permitted. These include, but are not limited to alligators, boa constrictors, venomous snakes, lions, tigers, bears, and wolves.
Aquariums are not allowed without prior written approval.
Any case-by-case exceptions will be thoroughly documented with written approval.
Assistance animals for persons with disabilities are not considered to be pets and are not subject to the above pet restrictions. If you have an assistance animal, you are still required to complete the screening process at no charge ($0) to acknowledge our animal policies. It will be reviewed by the PetScreening legal review team per the FHAct guidelines. Please be aware of your state’s statutes or local ordinances, if any, for criminal offenses and/or penalties for committing assistance animal fraud. There is no additional fee, deposit, or pet rent required for Assistance Animal(s) as defined by the Federal Fair Housing Act.
To start your pet screening now, please visit: https://verdei.petscreening.com
Pet Fees & Deposits
For each approved pet, the following non-refundable fees and deposits will be due within 24 hours of signing the lease agreement. The fees and deposits will be determined by their FIDO Score, which is generated after an applicant submits their pet profile through our third-party PetScreening service at: https://verdei.petscreening.com — see below for details:
PetScreening FIDO Scores: the pet rating system ranges between five (5 paws) to zero (0 paw). The higher the score rating, the lower the risk and associated fees / deposits.
Pet Deposit (Fully-Refundable): this fully-refundable one-time deposit per approved pet varies based on their FIDO Score; the pet deposit is an increase in the security deposit and is made part of the security deposit for all purposes per the lease. This increase in the security deposit cannot be returned until move-out when the lease ends, even if the pet departs the property. Any refund of the security deposit, including the pet deposit increase, is governed by the terms of the lease.
Monthly Pet Fee (Non-Refundable): this non-refundable monthly fee per approved pet varies based on their FIDO Score; and will continue for the duration of the tenancy even if the pet departs the property.
One-Time Pet Fee (Non-Refundable): this non-refundable one-time fee per approved pet varies based on their FIDO Score; the pet fee is not an increase in the security deposit.
FIDO Score
Pet Deposit
Fee Option 1: Upfront
(due on move-in)
Fee Option 2: Monthly
(duration of tenancy)
5 paws
$150.00 + pet fee option
$200.00
$20.00
4 paws
$200.00 + pet fee option
$250.00
$25.00
3 paws
$250.00 + pet fee option
$300.00
$30.00
2 paws
$300.00 + pet fee option
$350.00
$35.00
1 paws
$500.00 + pet fee option
$400.00
$40.00
0 paw
automatic denial
automatic denial
automatic denial
Breeds that automatically receive zero (0) paws are not permitted; but an exception may be requested on a case-by-case basis with written approval and may include additional charges. Restricted or aggressive breeds not permitted may include, but are not limited to: Akita, American Bulldog, Great Dane, Chow Chow, Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff, Presa Canario, Alaskan Malamute, Cane Corso, Wolf Hybrid, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Husky or Siberian Husky, Pit Bull, or any mix containing one of these breeds; and any dog over 100 pounds.
To start your pet screening now, please visit: https://verdei.petscreening.com.
IMPORTANT: Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing, Tenant may not permit, even temporarily, any animal on the Property (including but not limited to any mammal, reptile, bird, fish, rodent, or insect). If Tenant violates this or any agreement to keep an animal on the Property, Landlord may take action per the lease requirements.
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