👉 Are Pet Rents Legal? A Guide to CA Pet Policies for Renters
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👉 California Tenant Rights: Limits to Pet Deposits and Monthly Pet Fees
Are Pet Rents Legal? A Guide to CA Pet Policies for Renters
Bringing a furry friend into your rented home should be simple. Yet many California tenants face illegally high pet deposits and monthly "pet rent" fees slipped into their lease agreements. As a renter in CA, it's important to understand your rights when it comes to having pets. This guide breaks down the state laws and protections around landlord pet policies and payments in 2024.
What fees can a California landlord charge for pets?
California landlords are allowed to charge an upfront refundable deposit for pets. However, strict laws passed in 2022 now cap the maximum a landlord can collect:
✨ Pet security deposits are capped at 50% of one month's rent for an unfurnished unit
✨ The maximum deposit for a furnished rental is 100% of one month's rent
Landlords are prohibited from collecting non-refundable pet fees. They also may no longer charge recurring monthly “pet rents” in addition to the base rent.
Can a landlord deny pets or limit pet types and sizes?
Landlords in California have the right to restrict pets in a rental property. However, they cannot enforce a “no pets allowed” rule if the pet is an officially designated assistance animal for a tenant with a disability.
Otherwise, landlords are allowed to place reasonable restrictions on pet types, sizes, weights and total number permitted per rental. Yet the rules cannot be so restrictive as to block tenants from having common house pets like cats and dogs.
How do pet policies impact lease agreements?
Pet deposits, monthly pet rent charges, and restricted pet rules cannot be enforced if they are not explicitly written into the lease agreement signed by the renter.
Verbal statements or promises alone from the landlord are not legally binding in California when it comes to pets. All fees and limitations must be included in the original, written lease documentation.
What legal recourse exists around unlawful pet policies?
Tenants have legal rights if a landlord tries enforcing unlawful pet restrictions against you, such as:
✨ Requiring pet rent for current leaseholders after passing the 2022 law
✨ Charging pet deposits exceeding the 50-100% monthly rent cap
✨ Attempting to evict a tenant with an approved assistance animal
If you feel unlawful demands are being made around pet policies, be sure to document all communication with your landlord. Consult with a qualified tenants rights attorney to understand your options - which may include legal mediation, tenant protection injunctions or financial settlements.
Having pets makes a rented house feel like home. While California landlords have rights to institute reasonable pet policies, new laws passed in 2022 better protect tenants against excessive, unlawful pet fees and arbitrary restrictions on furry friends.
Arm yourself with an understanding of current allowable policies - and don’t hesitate to seek legal counsel if your agreement crosses legal boundaries. With the right information and resources, you can avoid unlawful pet policy practices that drain wallets or deny companionship.
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