Rules for Tenants
The best business relationships are those in which the expectations of each party are known. The best business relationships are those in which the expectations of each party are known. It is the property manger’s responsibility to give you a safe, properly functioning home. Tenants have responsibilities to the property owner and neighbors. We provide these Rules with that in mind.

1. Terms of the lease agreement must be kept. Please note:
1. Pay your rent on time. The lease is a legal document and all tenants need to meet their obligations.
2. No additional people are to live in the home. Please clear any potential changes in residents with the property manager. Changes must be approved by owner/manager in writing.
3. Prompt notification (to the property manager) of problems such as plumbing, heating, sewer, lighting, cooling, roof leaks, sprinklers, windows, appliances. We feel repairs are best done promptly—you’ll be happier, we’ll be happier.
4. No business operated from the home. Illegal activity is strictly prohibited.
5. Areas around the home must be kept free of excess “stuff.” If it is trash, put it out for garbage collection. If it is material for recycling, put it out in the blue bin for recycling. Glass can be taken to recycling bins around the city. Internet search for “Albuquerque recycling centers” or call 3-1-1 for more details. If it is personal belongings, put it away! Please use the storage areas provided or rent a storage locker at a local you-store-it.
2. Occupancy of shall not exceed two persons per bedroom. The number of occupants must be appropriate for the size of the house. Children younger than 12 months at the time of the signing of the lease are not considered occupants (for the purpose of maximum occupancy). Children over the age of two years or current occupant children who have reached the age of two years are considered occupants and the household must meet the rule of two persons per bedroom. We are committed to compliance with Fair Housing laws and do not discriminate against persons based on familial status. All changes in occupants must be approved by the owner/manager in writing.
3. Don’t park on the landscape. Parking of cars, trucks and motorcycles is allowed only in the designated areas. Inoperable cars are not allowed at the property. No repair of vehicle allowed on the property.
4. Please respect your neighbors’ right to peace and quiet. Limit the use of loud power tools and loud music to daytime hours.
5. Absolutely no painting of anything (walls, cabinets, doors, etc.) inside or out by tenants is allowed. If there is something you feel needs attention, please contact the property manager. We work very hard to provide an attractive, homey living space. We want you to be comfortable, but the property and major upkeep is our responsibility.
6. No removal or modification of cabinets, shelving, or appliances is allowed. If you have needs other than what has been provided, please advise the property manager.
7. No pruning or removal of trees, shrubs, other plants or landscape materials is allowed.
8. For safety reasons, no hammock is allowed unless it is supported by a freestanding frame specifically designed for a hammock.
9. No water beds without written approval. No hydroponic gardening indoors.
10. No smoking inside the property. Please dispose of cigarette butts properly. Do not toss them in the landscape or street.
11. Do not attempt to go onto the roof, into the attic space, or into crawl spaces under the home. If there is a problem, contact the property manager.
12. All pets (or visiting pets) must be approved by the property manager. Tenants with pets or who later obtain pets must provide an additional Pet Deposit and sign and abide by the Pet Agreement.

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Pet Agreement

1. Tenant has read and signed the Pet Policy attached to this Pet Agreement.

2. Tenant agrees to abide by the pet policy and the Owners agree to permit tenant to keep the pet(s) described in this agreement in accordance with the Pet Policy.

3. Tenant shall be liable for any damage or injury whatsoever caused by the pet(s) and shall pay landlord immediately, upon demand, for any and all costs incurred by landlord as a result of damage or injury caused by pets.

4. Tenant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend property owner against all liability, judgements, expense (including costs and attorney’s fees), or claims by third parties for any injury to a person or damage to property of any kind whatsoever caused by tenant’s pet(s).

5. Tenant shall provide the following information and promptly notify landlord in writing of any changes:

By signing this agreement, tenant has agreed to the above and has paid a pet fee of $ xxx.xx This deposit is fully refundable if landlord determines that there are no damages or other expenses caused by the pet(s) upon tenant’s vacating the house or permanently relocating the pet(s). In homes with carpet, PET OWNERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CARPET CLEANED AT END OF TENANCY.

Pet Policy

1. Permission to keep a pet is granted at landlord’s sole discretion and is subject to tenant’s strict adherence to all aspects of this Pet Agreement. Any tenant who wishes to keep a pet will first obtain landlord’s approval and sign a Pet Agreement. In making a dec1ision on whether to approve a tenant’s request to keep a dog, landlord will take into account the dog’s temperament and the arrangements the tenant has made for training and exercising the dog.

2. Only common household pets will be allowed. These include dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits, and rodents—such as guinea pigs and hamsters—kept as companion animals. The number of cats and dogs allowed will on the property will be in adherence with local ordinances.

3. Pets are to be kept inside the tenant’s house and yard. Dogs must be under control at all times and not allowed to roam the neighborhood.

4. Tenants are responsible for keeping all areas where pets are housed clean, safe, and free of parasites. Dog owners must regularly and frequently pick up and dispose of all pet waste. Dog waste and soiled cat litter should be placed in the garbage bins. If landlord is made aware of an accumulation of pet waste, one warning will be given to the tenant. If this warning goes unheeded, landlord may call a professional “poop scooper” to clean the yard. In such a case, the tenant will be billed the cost of the cleaning.

5. All adult dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered. All pets must receive proper veterinary care, including all appropriate vaccinations and must be given a healthy diet, access to fresh water, and exercise according to the needs of the pet. Tenants should become acquainted with local ordinances regarding care and ownership of pets.

6. No pet is to be left alone in the tenant’s house for a period longer than appropriate to the needs of the individual pet. While this period may vary depending on the pet in question, landlord and tenant understand that, in general, dogs should not be left alone for more than 9 hours, and other pets for more than 24 hours, on a regular basis. If landlord has reasonable cause to believe a pet is alone in an apartment and either that pet is creating a disturbance or any other emergency situation appears to exist with respect to the pet, landlord will attempt to contact the tenant to remedy the situation. If landlord is unable to contact the tenant within a reasonable period, landlord may enter tenant’s house and make any necessary arrangements for the pet’s care, including removing the pet and placing it in a temporary home, such as a boarding kennel. Any costs incurred will be deducted from tenant’s pet deposit.

7. Tenants are responsible for ensuring that their pets do not disturb or annoy neighbors by excessive noise, odor, aggressiveness or other problem behaviors. Tenants whose pet(s) are disturbing others must remedy the situation immediately. A tenant who fails to remedy the situation after two (2) warnings will receive a 30-day notice to remove the pet from the premises. If the tenant fails to remove the pet, the tenant will be considered in breach of the Rental Agreement and may be required to vacate the house.

8. Tenants are responsible for and must immediately pay for all damages, loss, or expense caused by their pets. In addition, each tenant who wishes to keep a pet must pay a pet deposit (any of which may be used for cleaning, repairs, or delinquent rent when the tenants vacate) upon signing the Pet Agreement. If the cost of repairing any damages caused by the pet exceeds the pet deposit, landlord may use funds from the tenant’s regular security deposit to cover the excess.

9. The pet deposit is fully refundable if landlord determines that there are no damages or other expenses caused by the pet(s) upon tenant’s vacating the house or permanently relocating the pet(s).

10. Tenants agree that this Pet Agreement applies only to the specific pet described above and that no other pet may be substituted.

11. Tenants agree that landlord may find it necessary to fence off or otherwise restrict part of the yard from the pets for safety reasons, aesthetic reasons, or for the purpose of landscape maintenance or renewal. Such restriction may be temporary or permanent.

The landlord encourages tenants to value and enjoy their homes. We believe that tenants should be given the opportunity to pursue their interests, consistent with the rights of their neighbors and the property owners. By fostering an attitude of mutual respect and cooperation, our common interest in a safe, pleasant, and well-maintained residence is best achieved.

Contact Janice Fowler, 505-250-6946 (voice or text) for information about leasing!

E-mail Janice at placitasjanice@gmail.com