Statement of Values

The management of Veal Realty Group, Ltd. wants to encourage tenants to value and enjoy their apartments as they would their own homes. We believe that tenants should be given every opportunity to pursue their interests, consistent with the rights of their fellow tenants and the property owner(s). By fostering an attitude of mutual respect and cooperation, our common interest in a safe, pleasant, and well-maintained building is best achieved.

In keeping with this philosophy and after carefully considering all the interests involved, we have adopted a pet policy that will allow tenants committed to responsible pet ownership to have a pet. In reaching this decision, we have taken into account the important contributions that pets can make to the lives of people who value and appreciate animals. We have also considered the fact that there are people who wish to avoid contact with pets and other animals. The pet policy is designed to protect both pet owners and non-pet owners, and to ensure that the animals themselves receive responsible care. The policy applies to all pets kept in the building and will be strictly enforced.

Pet Policy

1.    Permission. Permission to keep a pet is granted at management's sole discretion and is subject to tenant's strict adherence to all aspects of this pet policy. Any tenant who wishes to keep a pet (or get an additional pet) will first obtain management's approval and sign a pet agreement.

2.    Types of Pets Allowed. Only common household pets will be allowed. These include dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits and rodents, such as guinea pigs and hamsters, kept as companion animals. Requests to keep more than one pet of any other species will be approved at management's discretion. In making a decision on whether to approve a tenant's request to keep a dog, management will take into account the dog's temperament and the arrangements the tenant has made for training and exercising the dog. Dog breeds considered to be dangerous, including but not limited to Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Akitas, are strictly prohibited. Additionally, no pet exceeding 50 pounds will be permitted.

3.    Location. Pets are to be kept inside the tenant's apartment. When a dog is out of the tenant’s apartment it must be on leash and under the tenant's control.

4.    Sanitation and Hygiene. Tenants are responsible for keeping all areas where pets are housed clean, safe, and free of parasites, including fleas. Dog owners must immediately pick up and dispose of, in a sanitary manner, all dog waste deposited on the street or sidewalk. Cat owners must place soiled cat litter in strong, tied, plastic bags and dispose of the bags in the garbage chute or cans provided by management. Tenants will be charged for any mess made by their pet in the building. Dogs and cats must be housebroken. Birds must be caged at all times. No pet offspring are allowed.

5.    Pets Alone in the Apartment. No pet is to be left alone in a tenant's apartment for a period longer than that which is appropriate in light of the needs of the individual pet. While this period may vary depending on the pet in question, landlord and tenant understand that, in general, dogs should not be left alone for more than 9 hours, and other pets for more than 24 hours, on a regular basis. When management has reasonable cause to believe that a pet is alone in an apartment and either that pet is creating a disturbance or any other emergency situation appears to exist with respect to that pet, management will attempt to contact the tenant to remedy the situation. If management is unable to contact the tenant within a reasonable period, management may enter tenant's apartment and make any necessary arrangements for the pet's care, including removing the pet and placing it in a temporary home, such as a boarding kennel. Any costs incurred will be deducted from tenant's pet deposit. (See 7. below).

6.    Disturbance. Tenants are responsible for ensuring that their pets do not disturb or annoy other tenants or neighbors. Tenants whose pet(s) are determined by management to be disturbing others must remedy the situation immediately. If the tenant fails to remedy the situation, the tenant may be asked to remove the pet. Failing to remove the pet will be considered in breach of tenant's lease or other rental agreement, and the tenant may be required to vacate the premises.

7.    Pet Fee and Additional Monthly Rent. Tenants are responsible for and must immediately pay for all damages or injuries caused by their pets. In addition, each tenant who wishes to keep a dog or cat must pay a non-refundable pet fee ($200) upon signing the pet agreement. This amount is conditional upon the number of pets kept by a tenant. In addition, tenant will pay an additional $20 per month per pet in rent. The additional monthly rent and pet fee under this pet policy is not a limit on tenant’s liability for property damages, cleaning, deodorization, defleaing, replacements and/or personal injuries.

8.    Damages and Liability. After the tenant vacates the apartment, if the cost of repairing any damages caused by the pet exceeds the pet deposit, management may use funds from the tenant's regular security deposit to cover the excess. If management uses all or any portion of the pet deposit or security deposit to cover any pet-related damages or expenses incurred by management during the tenant's tenancy, the tenant must immediately restore the deposits to their full, original amounts. Tenant shall be liable for the entire amount of all damages caused by their pets. This applies to carpets, doors, walls, drapes, windows, screens, furniture, appliances and any other part of the apartment or the apartment complex, including but not limited to landscaping and common areas. If such items cannot be satisfactorily cleaned or repaired, tenant must pay for complete replacement by owner. Payment for damages, repairs, cleaning, replacements, etc. shall be due immediately upon demand. Tenant shall be strictly liable for the entire amount of any injury to the person or property of others, caused by such pet; and tenant shall indemnify owner for all costs of litigation and attorney’s fees resulting from same.

9.    Excluded Properties. Pets are strictly prohibited from the following properties: 610 N. Skinker, Kingsbury Apartments and Leonardo Apartments.