Residential Pet Policy
36 North Properties, Inc. | DRE #01746254 | Effective April 1, 2027

Pets are part of the household for many of our residents. This policy explains where pets are welcome, what we ask of tenants who have them, and what a pet costs, so you know the rules before you apply.

Purpose and scope
Definitions
Property pet designations
Permitted animals and limits
Application and approval
Deposit, pet rent, and charges
Tenant responsibilities
Damage and violations
Service and support animals
1.Purpose and scope
This policy sets the rules for pets at residential rental properties managed by 36 North Properties, Inc. It applies to every applicant, tenant, occupant, and guest at those properties.

This is the written pet policy that 36 North provides with every rental application and makes available in its listings. Each property’s listing and application states whether that property allows pets, restricts them, or prohibits them.

Effective date
April 1, 2027
Applies to
All residential properties under 36 North management, unless a property-specific pet addendum states different terms
Does not apply to
Commercial leases, and service or support animals (see section 9)
Where a property owner’s rules, an HOA’s CC&Rs, a master lease, or the owner’s insurance impose stricter limits, those limits apply and are disclosed in the property’s pet addendum.

2.Definitions
Pet Any domestic animal kept by a tenant, occupant, or guest for companionship, including dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and small caged mammals.
Assistance animal A service animal, emotional support animal, or other animal that a person with a disability needs as a reasonable accommodation. An assistance animal is not a pet.
Pet policy This document. It covers rules allowing pets, restrictions on pets, and complete prohibitions.
Pet addendum The signed addendum to a lease that approves a specific pet and states that property’s specific terms.
Approved pet A pet named in a signed pet addendum. No other animal is approved.
Visiting pet A pet belonging to a guest that is on the property for any length of time.
3.Property pet designations
Every 36 North rental carries one of three designations, set by the property owner. The designation appears in the listing, on the rental application, and in the lease.

Designation What it means
Pets allowed Pets are welcome, subject to sections 4 through 8 and the property’s pet addendum.
Pets allowed with restrictions Pets are welcome within the added limits stated on the listing and pet addendum, for example cats only, one pet maximum, or no dogs over a set weight.
No pets No pets are permitted. Assistance animals are still considered under section 9.
An owner may adopt restrictions for health and safety, the condition of the property, insurance requirements, HOA rules, or other business reasons. Every restriction must comply with fair housing and assistance animal laws.

If a designation changes, the new terms apply to new applicants and new pet requests. Pets already approved under a signed pet addendum stay approved for that tenancy unless the addendum says otherwise or the law allows a change.

4.Permitted animals, number, size, and breed
At pet-allowed properties, the default limits below apply unless the property’s listing and pet addendum state otherwise.

Category Default rule
Maximum pets per unit 2 dogs and/or cats combined
Dog weight limit No limit at default; any property-specific limit is stated on the listing
Breed restrictions None at default; any restriction required by the owner’s insurer or HOA is listed by breed name on the listing and pet addendum
Minimum age Dogs and cats at least 6 months old
Caged birds Up to 2, kept caged indoors
Fish One aquarium up to 20 gallons; larger requires written approval
Small caged mammals Up to 2 (hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits), kept caged indoors
Reptiles Non-venomous only, with written approval
Prohibited Venomous or wild animals, animals illegal to own in California or the local jurisdiction, livestock, and any animal with a documented history of attacking people or other animals
We do not require any pet to be declawed or devocalized, and we do not advertise or screen based on it.

All dogs and cats must be licensed as required by the city or county, vaccinated for rabies, and spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian certifies it is medically inadvisable.

5.Pet application and approval
Every pet must be approved in writing before it comes onto the property. Approval is given only through a signed pet addendum.

You receive this pet policy with your rental application.
You complete a PetScreening profile.
36 North reviews the profile and approves or denies in writing, with a reason if denied.
If approved, the pet addendum is signed and your pet may move in.
At properties that allow pets, every adult applicant completes a PetScreening profile, whether or not they have an animal. The profile is free to you. Choose the profile that matches your household:

Profile Who completes it Cost
Household pet Applicants with a dog, cat, or other pet (one profile per pet) $0
No pet Applicants with no animal; confirms you understand the rules on visiting pets and adding a pet later $0
Assistance animal Applicants requesting a service or support animal (see section 9) $0
Start your PetScreening profile

A household pet profile includes your pet’s breed, age, weight, photo, vaccination records, and behavior history. 36 North reviews the profile and makes the final approval decision.

Tenants who want to add a pet during a tenancy complete a PetScreening household pet profile first. We aim to respond within 5 business days. A new pet may not stay on the property, even briefly, until the addendum is signed. PetScreening profiles must be kept current and renewed before any lease renewal.

6.Pet deposit, pet rent, and charges
All pet-related charges for a unit are listed on the property’s listing and pet addendum before any application fee is collected. The default structure is below.

Charge Amount Type
Separate pet deposit None Included in the tenant’s security deposit, which equals one month’s rent; damage above that amount is owed by the tenant
Monthly pet rent $50 per pet Recurring, charged with monthly rent
Non-refundable pet fee None Not charged
36 North pet application fee None Not charged
PetScreening profiles are free to applicants and tenants. 36 North pays the cost of the screening service.

How these charges work:

One deposit only. We collect no separate pet deposit. The tenant’s security deposit, equal to one month’s rent, includes the pet deposit and secures pet damage like any other damage. Any damage above that amount is owed by the tenant.
No non-refundable fees. California treats any fee for cleaning or damage as security, so we do not charge a non-refundable pet fee. Deductions follow the normal itemized statement and photo rules.
Pet rent is rent. Pet rent is part of your rent. Any change to it follows the same notice rules and any rent-cap or local rent ordinance that applies to the unit.
Deposit is not a cap on liability. The tenant is billed for any pet damage that exceeds the deposit.
No charges for assistance animals. See section 9.
7.Tenant responsibilities and pet rules
Tenants with approved pets agree to these rules. You are responsible for your pet’s behavior and for any harm or damage it causes, including when a guest or pet sitter is caring for it.

Control and common areas
Dogs are leashed and under your control in all common areas, yards shared with other units, parking areas, and walkways.
Cats are kept indoors or in a secure enclosure unless the pet addendum allows otherwise.
Pets are not left tied or chained outside unattended.
Pets stay out of pools, laundry rooms, clubhouses, and play areas.
Waste and sanitation
Pet waste is picked up immediately and disposed of in sealed bags in outdoor trash containers.
Yards, patios, and balconies are cleaned of waste at least daily.
Litter boxes are kept clean and litter is never flushed.
Noise, safety, and care
Pets must not create a nuisance, including repeated or prolonged barking or other noise.
Pets must not threaten, bite, or injure people or other animals.
Pets are not left alone in the unit for more than 8 hours, or overnight without arranged care.
Vaccinations and licenses are kept current, and updated records are provided on request.
Tenants follow all state and local animal laws, including any Monterey County or city leash and license ordinances.
Property condition
Pet damage is reported promptly and repaired at the tenant’s cost, including damage to flooring, doors, screens, blinds, landscaping, and fencing.
At move-out, units with approved pets receive flea treatment and carpet and deodorizing cleaning.
Visiting pets
No visiting pet may stay on the property without written approval. The tenant is responsible for any visiting pet and damage.

8.Damage, violations, and revocation
A violation of this policy or the pet addendum is a violation of the lease. We address it in writing and give the tenant a chance to correct it when the law requires.

Situation Our response
Minor rule violation (waste, leash, noise) Written notice describing the problem and the date it must be corrected
Unapproved pet on the property Written notice to either apply for approval, if the property allows pets, or remove the animal by a stated date
Repeated or uncorrected violations Notice to perform covenant or quit, as allowed by law
Pet bites, attacks, or poses a direct threat Written demand to remove the pet from the property; approval may be revoked immediately
Pet damage to the unit or property Tenant is billed for repair, or the cost is deducted from the deposit at move-out with an itemized statement
We do not charge penalty fees for pet violations. Any notice or termination follows California law, including Civil Code 1946.2 and any local just-cause ordinance that applies to the unit.

If pet approval is revoked, the tenant must remove the pet by the date in the notice. Revocation of one pet does not affect other approved pets unless stated.

9.Service and support animals
Assistance animals are not pets, and nothing in this policy limits a person’s rights under the federal Fair Housing Act or California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. This applies at every property, including no-pet properties.

For an assistance animal, we will not:

Charge a pet deposit, pet rent, or any other animal fee
Apply the species, breed, weight, or number limits in section 4
Require a specific form or ask about the nature or severity of a disability
Require the animal to be certified, registered, or professionally trained
How requests work:

You tell us that you need an assistance animal. The PetScreening assistance animal profile is the preferred route, but we also accept requests made orally, in writing, or through another reasonable method.
If the disability or the need for the animal is not obvious, we may ask for reliable documentation from a health care practitioner with personal knowledge of the need. Documentation for an emotional support animal must meet California Health and Safety Code 122318 requirements.
We review each request individually and respond in writing, usually within 5 business days.
A request may be denied only after an individual assessment shows the specific animal poses a direct threat to others or would cause substantial damage that cannot be reduced by another reasonable accommodation. The tenant remains responsible for actual damage the animal causes and for following the rules in section 7 on waste, control, and noise.

36 North Properties, Inc. | DRE #01746254

303 Bonifacio Place, Monterey, CA 93940/369 Main Street Suite M, Salinas, CA 93901 | (831) 484-4604 | info@36northproperties.com