Pets Allowed for Seniors and Disabled Despite No-Pet Clause
Post date: Jul 26, 2016 5:56:50 AM
Tenants may be subject to eviction if they violate the "no pets" clauses of their lease unless:
they are over 65, disabled, or living with HIV/AIDS and live on single-family or multi-family properties;
have no more two domestic pets (dogs, cats or birds) not weighing more than 35 pounds each;
the pets are not causing any nuisances on the property;
landlords may ask for a pet deposit of up to 25% of the existing security deposit as long as the full amount of deposits does not violate the limits of the California Civil Code for the unit.
Condominiums are not covered by these exceptions to lease conditions. Condominium tenants should obtain the landlord's permission to keep a pet on the premises before obtaining one.
For more information about the just-cause evictions and restrictions in the Ordinance, you may contact Rent Stabilization at (323) 848-6450.