Animal Conduct Agreement for Landlords | Pet, ESA & Service Animal Addendum | Editable Word Doc + PDF

This Animal Conduct Agreement is a professional landlord template covering pets, emotional support animals, and service animals in a single, clearly structured document.

Built for independent landlords and property managers who need a clear, tenant ready form that works alongside an existing lease and pet policy. No rewriting, no starting from scratch.

WHAT'S COVERED

* Damage and cleanup responsibility, including odor and animal damage beyond normal wear
* Noise, nuisance, and supervision rules, with a control accommodation for service animals
* Injury responsibility if an animal harms a person or another animal, on or off the property
* Guest animals, with the required carve-out for a visitor's service animal
* Vaccinations as a lawful requirement for every animal type
* A revocation process with a removal timeline and the Fair Housing direct-threat standard
* Fees and deposits gated correctly by animal type, with no deposit, pet rent, or fees for an ESA or service animal

WHAT'S INCLUDED

* One editable Word file. Customize in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Add your property address, pet deposit, monthly pet rent, and renters insurance minimum before presenting it to your tenant.
* One PDF. Email it to your tenant to print and sign, or upload to DocuSign to sign electronically.
* Animal Policy Guidance Sheet (PDF). A landlord reference on how to respond to pets, ESAs, and service animals, what you can and cannot ask, and what a valid nexus letter looks like. It reflects the federal guidance in effect as of 2026, so you are not working from outdated rules.


WHO THIS IS FOR
Landlords approving a pet, an emotional support animal, or a service animal who want written documentation before the animal moves in. Also useful for property managers handling accommodation requests who need a clear paper trail.

HOW TO USE
Download instantly after purchase. Open the Word file, fill in your property details and fee amounts, then print and sign with your tenant or send through DocuSign. Keep a signed copy in the tenant's file with their lease. The animal type is selected per agreement. If a tenant has both a pet and an ESA or service animal, use a separate agreement for each, since the fee rules differ by type.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Instant digital download. No physical item is shipped.
This template is not legal advice.
Due to the nature of digital products, refunds are not available. Message me before purchasing with any questions.
For personal or business use only. Redistribution or resale is prohibited.

NEED HELP?
Questions or trouble with your download? Message me on Etsy, I am happy to help. This is a documentation tool, not legal advice. Landlord tenant law varies by state. Always check your lease and local rules. CaVi Systems is not a law firm.

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This agreement is also included in our Residential Lease Agreement listing and in the full Landlord Screening & Lease System. See the shop.