Pet Policies

This varies by property, but none of our homes allow more than three pets.

Yes. Pets must weigh less than 75lbs. Some HOAs have lower weight restrictions, which will take precedence.

No. You are responsible for repair costs for any damage to the property, including damages caused by your pets.

Normal wear and tear includes things like carpet crushing in high-traffic areas or the finish rubbing off of a door handle from repeated use. It does not cover things like pets chewing on baseboards, cabinets, or carpeting, scratches on doors or trim, or the big one: urinating on carpeting.

We utilize advanced inspection techniques to detect pet urine damage to carpeting, including black light, conductivity testing, and the old-fashioned sniff test. If your pet has urinated on the carpet, it will soak into the backing and padding and be out of reach of even professional carpet cleaning. If we find pet urine damage in carpeting, the carpet and padding must be replaced at your expense.

Imagine a tenant moving into a home, and their baby crawls across the floor, which smells of pet urine. That's not the experience we want for our residents, and is why we go to great lengths to ensure you're moving into a home with no pet urine.

We realize accidents happen and will work with you and our vendors to replace damaged areas at the lowest possible cost. We have negotiated wholesale rates for replacement carpet that we pass along to you.

Pets are crafty and can elude gates and slip through doors. It only takes one time to have an accident. We inspect the home before move-in and after move-out to ensure there is no damage before your arrival, so if there is damage at move-out, you'll be responsible for carpet replacement.

First, we're sorry for your loss; we know that pets are like family. Any pet damage incurred to the property must be remediated; contact your property manager for help with any required repairs and next steps.

Yes. You must complete a PetScreening application for your new pet, pay a pet fee, and sign an updated pet addendum to your lease. We'll also adjust your Pet Administration Fee, if applicable, according to the FIDO score of the new pet.

Here are the steps to add a pet to your lease:
1. Advise your property manager you wish to add a pet to your lease.
2. Complete a pet screening application.
3. Sign a Pet Addendum to your lease.
4. Pay pet fee.
5. Welcome your new friend home!

Yes. Each pet must be screened, added to the lease Pet Addendum, pet fee paid, and the Pet Administration Fee paid monthly.

In general, be a responsible pet owner. Always abide by community rules, keep them leashed when outside, CLEAN UP after them when out for a walk, and report damages to the property so we can work with you to repair them.

Your pet is not allowed to disturb neighbors. Excessive barking, and leaving a pet outside unattended (whether you're home or not) is not acceptable.

To learn what NOT to do, read our article: EATON REALTY RENTALS ARE PROUDLY NOT FOR IRRESPONSIBLE TENANTS.

Yes, aquariums are permitted under the following conditions:

• Small Tanks: One container up to 5 gallons in capacity does not need to be listed on the lease and will not incur a pet fee.
• Larger Tanks: Any individual tank over 5 gallons is considered a pet and must be approved in advance.
• Multiple Tanks: The combined total water volume of all tanks may not exceed 50 gallons without written approval from the landlord or property manager.
• Location: Aquariums must be placed on a sturdy, waterproof surface capable of supporting the tank’s full weight. They may not be placed directly on carpet.
• Liability: The tenant is responsible for all damage resulting from leaks, overflows, or humidity caused by aquariums of any size.
• Inspection Rights: The landlord reserves the right to inspect aquarium setups if there are concerns about potential damage or excessive weight.

Once a pet enters the property, the Pet Administration Fee is based on the FIDO score determined by PetScreening at the time of application. If the FIDO score improves, resulting in a lower Pet Administration Fee, we can update your Pet Administration Fee only at the time of lease renewal. You must renew your PetScreening profile to obtain a new FIDO score.

Please don't. Unauthorized pets are a violation of your lease agreement. Please let us know your plans from the beginning before bringing home your new friend!

No. You must still proceed through the pet screening process, but be sure to indicate you have a service animal at the beginning. Pet Screening will review your documentation to ensure you have a legitimate service/support animal. This process could take up to 5-days to complete, depending on the responsiveness of your medical provider to verify your documentation. No application or ongoing pet fees apply to service animals. Call to inquire if you have additional, specific questions.