[NAGDU] to sign or not to sign that's the question

[Jody ianuzzi]

I would not sign this form either! It sounds like management is unaware of the difference between a pet and a guide dog. Right in the statutes it says that no fee can be required for a guide dog. Perhaps you should show the management a copy of your state law

JODY

thunderwalker321 at gmail.com 

"What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."  NO BARRIERS  Erik Weihenmayer

> On Sep 2, 2019, at 10:07 AM, Rebecca Ilniski via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Good morning all and happy Labor Day.  Because I have a new guide dog and
> nosy neighbors my management would like me to sign the following scanned
> document.  I've lived in an apartment for a long time and don't remember
> ever having to sign a pet policy.  But my guide is not a pet.  I'm pasting
> it below for your perusal.  Would you sign it?
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> PET AGREEMENT
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> Rebecca Ilniski ; 
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> Black Lab 
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> Marvin 
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> Tenant agrees to the following terms and conditions:
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> 1.   Tenant agrees to pay an additional non-refundable move in fee of
> SO.OO.This move in fee is subject to all terms and conditions of the move in
> fee mentioned in the lease. It does not limit the Tenant's liability for
> property damage, cleaning, deodorization, de-fleaing, replacements, and/or
> personal injuries. All dogs and cats must be house-broken. Cats must be
> litter-box trained.
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> 2.   Tenant agrees not to leave his pet unattended for any unreasonable
> periods of time. Tenant further agrees to keep the pet on a leash not to
> exceed four feet in length and only in areas designated by Landlord. At no
> time will the pet be allowed to be left unattended while outside. Any pets
> found unattended will be presumed a stray and disposed of by the appropriate
> agency as prescribed by law.
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> 3.   Tenant agrees that if at any time the pet becomes annoying, bothersome,
> or in any way a nuisance to Landlord or other tenants, Landlord reserves the
> right to revoke permission to keep the pet. Should Landlord revoke
> permission, said pet shall be permanently removed from the premises within
> 48 hours after receipt of written notice.
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> 4.   Tenant agrees that Landlord will not be responsible for the injury,
> harm, or death of the animal, and agrees to hold Landlord's agent harmless
> and to indemnify for any damages suffered as a result of any harm inflicted
> on the animal upon another tenant, guest, or employee.
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> 5.   Landlord and Landlord's agent shall not be liable for any damages to
> person or property caused by the pet and Tenant hereby agrees to hold
> Landlord harmless from liability. Tenant shall be liable for the entire
> amount of all damages caused by the pet as well as the entire amount of any
> injury to individuals or property. Tenant is hereby encouraged to obtain a
> Pet Liability Policy which can be added as a rider to most renter insurance
> policies.
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> 6.   Tenant agrees to dispose of his pet's droppings PROPERLY and
> immediately. This applies to common areas as well as designated areas.
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> Pets must wear the appropriate Local Animal License, a valid Rabies Tag and
> tag bearing the ow ner's name, address, and phone number. All licenses and
> tags must be current. Tenant certifies that his pet has a current rabies
> vaccination.
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> 8. Monthly pet fee is S0.00
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> I ACCEPT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF ANY DAMAGES OR
> INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY WHICH MAY OCCUR BECAUSE OF MY PET. I
> UNDERSTAND THAT VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THESE RULES MAY BE GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL
> OF MY PET AND/OR TERMINATION OF MY TENANCY.
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> RESIDENT                           DATE     RESIDENT
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> RESIDENT                           DATE
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> Rebecca Ilniski
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