This policy establishes the rules and conditions under which a pet may be kept in properties managed by Dream Big Property Management. The primary purpose of these rules is to establish reasonable requirements for the keeping of common household pets to provide a decent, safe and sanitary environment for existing and prospective residents, Dream Big employees, the public, and to preserve the physical condition of Dream Big rental properties. Under 2003 Title 24 CFR §960.705, this policy does not apply to service animals or emotional support animals. It does not limit or impair the rights of persons with disabilities or affect any authority Dream Big has under other legal provisions to regulate animals that assist persons with disabilities.
Violations of this policy shall be considered a violation of a material term of your lease. Dream Big Property Management may require the removal of a pet upon violation of these rules or may commence eviction procedures. The appeal procedures that apply to other eviction actions, including the right to a grievance hearing, shall apply to violations of these rules.
Residents shall report any animal found outdoor or in common areas without a proper license, tags, and restraint to the animal-control unit or other applicable authority for its removal.
DEFINITIONS
Pet – a domesticated animal of a species that is commonly kept as a household pet in the community. A cat, dog, or canary is an example of a domesticated animal that is commonly kept as a household pet. A monkey, snake or spider is an example of an animal that is not commonly kept as a household pet.
Service Animal – an animal which in the opinion of a treating professional provides assistance, service, or support to a person with disabilities and which is needed as a reasonable accommodation to such individual with disabilities.
TYPES AND NUMBER OF PETS ALLOWED
A maximum of two pets: A cat or a dog will be allowed unless permission is granted by the owner to allow more pets. Residents who own more than the number of pets permitted at the time this policy is implemented may keep those pets as long as they were kept in compliance with a preexisting pet policy for their property. This exception applies only to the currently owned pets; if one currently owned pet leaves the household, the resident may not replace the pet without first complying with the new policy.
Fish in tanks less than 20 gallons, Permanently caged pets (small reptiles, small mammals that are not allowed to freely roam outside of their cage) are not counted in the two-pet limit.
Weight limit: Some property owners do not allow pets heavier than 75 pounds.
Puppies: Some property owners do not allow dogs less than 1 year old.
Restricted Breeds: Some property owners do not allow Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Staffordshire Terrier, Argentinian Mastiff, Bullmastiff, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog, Great Dane, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Pit Bull, Pit Mix, Presa Canario, Pyrenean Mastiff, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Mastiff, Wolf, or a Wolf Dog Mix. Property Owner may have additional restrictions on pet breed and/or size.
No Exotic animals: Only domesticated, common household pets will be allowed. Pets of vicious or aggressive disposition deemed by management to be potentially harmful to the health and safety of others are prohibited.
Livestock, poisonous reptiles, amphibians or fish, rodents including rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs or gerbils, snakes, birds of prey, insects, and arachnids are strictly prohibited.
PET OWNERSHIP RULES
PetScreening.com Profiles
* NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS & APPLICANTS: Adult applicants complete a pet-screening process before final approval of their application. This is not only for pet and animal owners but also for residents and applicants who DO NOT own a pet or animal.
The screening is available at dreambig.petscreening.com to acknowledge our pet policies. No fee is charged to applicants without pets. All service charges are paid to the third-party screening company, and none are shared with Dream Big Property Management. The applicant shall provide in the screening:
(a) An identifying description of the pet accompanied by two photographs.
(b) Certificates of spaying or neutering of dogs and cats and the inoculations required by law.
(c ) In the case of a dog, a copy of the current license required by law.
(d) The name and phone number of two contact persons who can be called upon to care for the pet in an emergency.
A resident who wishes to keep a currently owned pet must provide the information listed above if he or she was not previously required to do so. No pet ownership service charge will be required of residents who are registering currently owned pet(s) that were in compliance with any development pet policy.
There is no pet fee, pet rent, pet deposit, or pet administrative service charge for applicants without animals or for those with animals verified through petscreening.com as being service or emotional support animals.
Proper Care and Maintenance
Flea Control: The resident shall be responsible for proper care, including but not limited to, flea control, yearly inoculations (certifications of which must be presented to Dream Big), and compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes, city ordinances, and all authority rules and regulations.
Pet Waste: The resident shall keep the property and surrounding areas free of pet odors, insect infestation, waste and litter and maintain the property in a sanitary condition at all times.
The resident shall be responsible for cleaning up after their animal anywhere on the property, including carrying a “pooper scooper” and disposable plastic bag any time the animal is outside the structure. Animal waste shall be bagged and disposed of in appropriate trash receptacles. Animal waste or litter shall not be deposited in the toilet.
Leash Required: The resident shall keep his/her animal inside the property at all times except for transportation on and off the property and daily walks. When outside the property, dogs must be controlled on a leash. Other animals shall be in suitable portable cages when outside the property. No animal shall be tied or chained outside the structure. Identifying tags shall be required in addition to a license, rabies vaccination and any other tag required by law.
Animal Damage, Charges: The resident shall pay promptly, upon receipt of a bill, for the cost of all materials and labor for repair of any damage caused by their animal.
The resident shall be responsible for any animal-related insect infestation and shall pay promptly, upon receipt of the bill, for all materials and labor used for necessary extermination.
Animal/Pet Care: No animal is to remain unattended without proper care. The resident shall designate one or more persons as an emergency contact that can tend to the animal if the resident is unable to do so. In instances where an animal appears to have been abandoned for more than 24 hours, and an emergency contact cannot be located, Dream Big shall report the matter to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or other applicable authority for its removal. If necessary, Dream Big may enter the property, as in an emergency, to rescue the animal.
Good Neighbor: The resident shall be responsible for ensuring that the rights of neighbors to quiet enjoyment, health, and safety are not infringed upon or diminished by his/her animal’s noise, odors, wastes, or other nuisance.
Lease Violations: The resident will be fined for violating the pet policy.
Animal Remains: The resident shall be responsible for disposing of animal remains per Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Complaints: All complaints by residents, neighbors, or Dream Big personnel regarding pets shall be referred to Dream Big Property Management.
Strays: Residents are prohibited from feeding or harboring stray animals. Feeding or harboring a stray animal shall constitute keeping an animal without the approval of property manager.
Alterations: Residents shall not alter their property, patio or other areas on Dream Big property to create an enclosure for an animal.
Bird feeders: Residents shall not install bird feeders or feeders of any type without written approval from Dream Big.
Rules and Records: A copy of these rules shall be given to every resident who registers a pet, and additional copies will be available at the Dream Big office.
Dream Big Property Management shall be responsible for maintaining records required by this policy including all pertinent animal-related information and documents supplied by residents, periodic unit inspections, investigation of complaints regarding pets, billing for damages caused by pets and scheduling of repairs required because of animal action.
These rules may be amended from time to time by Dream Big Property Management, according to Dream Big’s policy and in compliance with all relevant statutes and regulations.
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INSURANCE
The resident must have general liability insurance without exclusion for animals.