A pet damage deposit of fifty percent (50%) of the first month's rent will be required in accordance with the Residential Tenancy Act. A guide dog or service animal, as defined in the Guide Animal Act, is not a pet for the purpose of this agreement but will be subject to the pet damage deposit.
A pet is defined as any domesticated animal which is kept, or fed. Tenants may keep one indoor house cat as a pet in units without patio or balcony access. One dog will be allowed for units located on the first floor of the building only. The tenant must provide the following documentation to Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society:
- a description; sufficient to identify the pet
- Name, address and telephone number of the tenant’s veterinarian
- Pet’s tattoo number or microchip details (if available)
- Details and certificate of all inoculations
- Proof that the pet has been spayed or neutered
- Photo of the pet
- The licence number of the Pet if the Pet is required by law, bylaw or regulation to be licensed
The tenant is liable for any damage done to the unit or any common area of the residential property, or harm done to persons caused by the tenant’s pet, or a pet belonging to a guest of the tenant.