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The Pet Addendum (Form CA-080) is one of CAA's most popular forms. It allows the landlord to grant permission for a tenant to have a pet, when pets are prohibited by the rental agreement.

Yes, Oklahoma's law allows landlords to charge an additional pet deposit. While these often vary, they usually range between $200 and $500. You must, however, not require tenants who use service animals to pay a pet deposit.

No pets shall be allowed at ANY time. If a pet is found in the Premises, Tenants will be charged a pet fee of $200.00 per tenant, payable immediately. For each following day the pet remains on the Premises, Tenants will charged an additional pet fee of $25.00 per tenant, per day.

And landlords in many states, including California, do have the legal right to deny pets, except for service animals (more on that later). If a landlord does allow pets to live on-site, they cannot require tenants' pets be declawed or devocalized, or advertise units in a way that would suggest otherwise.

In terms of pet deposit, California law stipulates that refundable pet deposits can be charged. However, the total deposit amount, including the pet deposit, can't exceed two months of rent in total. This limit increases to three months' rent for furnished properties.

Unlike some other states, pet fees are legal in California. The fee is one-time and non-refundable. The amount you charge should be based on the breed, number and size of pet a tenant has. Generally, the average pet fee in California is between $100 and $400.

The Pet Addendum (Form CA-080) is one of CAA's most popular forms. It allows the landlord to grant permission for a tenant to have a pet, when pets are prohibited by the rental agreement. The addendum requires the specific pet to be identified.