Pet Screening Checklist For Landlords printable pdf download

Pet Screening Checklist for Landlords

Recommended by the

American Humane Society

The following questions will assist you in screening a prospective tenant and their pet. You

should also actually see the pet before you rent, especially dogs. A well-groomed, well behaved pet

is one of the best signs of a responsible pet owner. RHOL recommends checking legal restrictions

before considering exotic pets like ferrets and snakes.

Screening questions for all pets

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What type of pet do you have? _______

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How long have you owned your pet? _______

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Can you provide a letter from your veterinarian confirming that each pet is in good

health and up-to-date on vaccinations? ______

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Can you provide a written reference for your pet from your current landlord? ______

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Has there been any damage or complaints about your pet at your current

address? ______

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Does your pet have any medical or behavioral problems? If so, what

treatment or training are you using?

_____________________________________

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Do you agree to a lease contingent on your pet's behavior? _______

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Who will care for your pet when you are on vacation or during a medical

emergency? _____________________________________________

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Do you agree to pay a pet security deposit of $ __________

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Do you agree to additional rent of $ _________

For Cat Owners

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Has your cat been spayed or neutered? ______

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Do you keep your cat indoors? ______

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Does your cat use the litter box that you provide? ______

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Does your cat wear an identification tag and license tag? ______

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Is your cat registered with the local animal care and control authority?

______

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How often do you treat your cat for fleas and ticks? ____________

For Dog Owners

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Have you and your dog completed a dog training class? ______

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Has your dog been spayed or neutered? ______

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Is your dog licensed and wearing an identification tag? ______

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Do you keep your dog on a leash when you go for walks? ______

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Do you always make a point of immediately cleaning up after your dog?

______

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Is your dog housetrained? ______

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How much time does your dog spend alone each day? ____________

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How often do you treat your dog for fleas and ticks? ____________

Pet Screening Checklist For Landlords

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