Pet Agreements

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  1. Soberminded

    Soberminded New Member

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    When it comes to Pet Agreements how are they structured. The more concern is when tenants want to have a pet inside. Is there documents like Statutory Declarations that accompany pet agreements?

    This stuff is out of my league.

    Are there examples of detailed pet agreements templates one can download?

    Now if a tenant gets approval to keep a pet, is there anything wrong with with having a clause that the tenant/pet owner authorizes the landlord/representatives to remove the pet if evidence of damage?

    My concern are certain types of tenants who just want to leave pets inside the house and don't give a damn what damage it causes, this is my biggest concern, and on top of that, they don't have the assets to even pay for such damages.
     
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    There are currently proposed changes to tenancy legislation, more or less in every state, that mean tenants can have any pets without the lessors knowledge or permission. Therefore don't waste time with pet agreements because, if the changes are introduced, the agreements won't have effect or even allowed, or the tenant will simply not tell you about their pets. Consider flooring such as tiles, or cheap replaceable carpets in bedrooms.
     
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    Uh, what is a "pet agreement"?
     
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    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    This arises where you have a higher order animal which displays significant intelligence and is able to provide informed consent. (otherwise, the agreement won't hold water or a stick in it's mouth).
     
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    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    I have an oral agreement with my chickens that they not dig certain gardens. They have breached this agreement many times and I have come to the realisation that you shouldnt' contract with animals.
     
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    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    NSW Residential Tenancies Agreement has the following clause:

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    Nothing to stop them having indoor pets or pets indoors or on the roof etc just on the property. The agreement is with the tenant not with the pet.
     
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    balwoges Well-Known Member

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    I like that :D

    Can remember coming out of a house at St Ives covered in fleas - had to go home, shower and change :eek:
     
  8. D.T.

    D.T. Specialist Property Manager Business Member

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    We use these ones
     

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    I can't wait to see what Tribunal adjudication you get when applying for a breach order...

    Especially, when they argue Intimidation by Recipe, say, Everyday Gourmet | Beer Can Roast Chicken
     
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    Tom Rivera Property Manager Business Member

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    You need to contract within the law, so having a clause that enables you to "remove" a pet is definitely not allowed.

    The tenants are responsible for rectifying any damage caused by their pets, and although you are right in fearing that this increases your chances of issues (without being able to reduce the risk via extra bond, etc.), this is really the only protection you have.

    It's worth mentioning that I've never come across a bad pet who's done unrepaired damage that was owned by a good tenant. Good tenants either have good pets, or they repair any damage caused by their bad pets. Bad tenants can have bad pets who do damage and then don't fix it.
    Usually if you have a pet causing problems, you've got other issues with the tenants too (uncooperative, rent is later, further damage, etc), in which case you'll usually realize it's time to end their tenancy.
     
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    Yep, and makes the whole pets vs no pets argument pretty moot.

    Bad tenant will probably get one behind your back or probably have little regard for property. Good tenant more likely to have their kids and pets disciplined.

    Would rather open up the potential tenant pool to everyone, to get the best possible applicant regardless of their pet status.
     
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