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Pets allowed.
Cats allowed.
Dogs allowed. KNOXVILLE’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PET POLICY   In accordance with section 31 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437z-3) as amended, KCDC will allow a resident to own or keep a common household pet in KCDC’s public housing dwelling units upon approval of their request. The resident must maintain the pet responsibly; in accordance with applicable state and local public health, animal control, and animal anti-cruelty laws and regulations; and in accordance with KCDC’s policies established in its Annual Plan. The following Pet Policy details the requirements for a resident to keep a pet, including how to obtain permission; the types, number and size of allowable pets; inoculations; financial obligations of the resident; nuisance or threat to health or safety; removal of pets; and consequences for violation of the pet policy.   The Pet Policy will be posted in the KCDC management offices and is incorporated by reference into the Dwelling Lease.   KCDC will not be responsible for the personal liability of any resident pet owner, household members, and/or guests. The pet owner will be held responsible for the action of their pet(s) at all times.   EXCLUSIONS   This policy does not apply to service, assistance or companion animals that are used to assist, support, or provide services to persons with disabilities and have been approved through the ADA Reasonable Accommodation process. However, the exemption status does not exempt such a resident from any requirements of the Lease that disturbs other residents or threatens the physical or social environment.   A resident, or prospective resident, who claims that a particular animal is needed to assist the persons with disabilities must provide: Certification that the resident or a member of his/her family is a person with a disability, Documentation the animal provides assistance to persons with a disability, Documentation the animal has been appropriately inoculated against rabies and other conditions prescribed by local ordinances, Documentation that the animal has been appropriately spayed or neutered, Name and contact information of the veterinarian, and A photo of the animal.   Any resident currently approved for a pet would not be exempt from any requirements of the lease that prohibits any conduct which disturbs other residents or threatens the physical or social environment of the development. Should the approved pet die or leave the development, any additional pet would be subject to the pet policy including all requirements, and rules.   APPROVAL   A family will not be allowed to keep a pet without prior written permission from KCDC. If a family wishes to keep a pet, they must submit a written request to the development office. Then, KCDC staff will meet with the prospective pet owner to explain the policy and pet rules. The resident will be required to complete and sign a “Pet Permit and Agreement Form” which, if approved by KCDC, will be placed in the resident file with a copy to a general pet file. Also, the pet owner must provide a photo of the pet; proof of inoculations; neutering/spaying certification; and the name of the veterinarian. TYPES, SIZES AND NUMBER OF PETS ALLOWED   KCDC will allow only common household pets in the units and will limit them to the following: domesticated dogs, cats, fish, gerbils, hamsters, and birds that are traditionally kept in the home rather than for commercial or other purposes. Reptiles will not be allowed. All dogs and cats must be neutered or spayed and certification from a veterinarian must be provided to KCDC.   KCDC reserves the right to deny permission for household pets which are or may be, in the sole discretion of KCDC, vicious or dangerous, or which are large in stature exceeding thirty (30) pounds in weight when fully grown.  Dogs expressly prohibited are Pit Bulls, Rottweiler, and Doberman Pinschers. Also, KCDC reserves the right to exclude other breeds or mixed breeds on a case-by-case basis.   Only one type of pet will be allowed per household. Also, there is a limit of one (1) dog or cat per unit and dogs cannot exceed thirty (30) pounds. Birds, which must be kept in a cage at all times, will be limited to two per household. Parakeets or parrots are the only acceptable types of birds.  Fish will be limited to no more than twenty (20), non-poisonous fish in a tank with a maximum capacity of twenty (20) gallons.   INOCULATIONS   Pets must be appropriately inoculated against rabies and other conditions prescribed by local ordinances. The name of the veterinarian must be provided to KCDC. Cats and dogs must be treated for fleas. Certification of all required vaccinations must be provided to KCDC at the annual reexamination.   FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF RESIDENTS   Pets must be restrained and prevented from digging, gnawing, chewing, scratching, or otherwise defacing property, including doors, walls, windows, screens, floor coverings, other units, common areas, buildings, landscaping or shrubs. KCDC, at its sole discretion, may randomly and periodically inspect the units of pet owners with appropriate notice to insure compliance. Additionally, KCDC staff, including maintenance personnel, reserve the right to refuse to enter a unit to perform work where there is an unattended pet.   NUISANCE OR THREAT TO HEALTH OR SAFETY   Pet owners are expected to exercise responsible and courteous behavior so that the presence of their pet on the property in no way violates the right of other to peaceful enjoyment of the premises. A resident will be fully responsible for any disturbance or injury to other residents or KCDC staff caused by its pet. Any disturbance or injury will be a violation of the Pet Policy and rules which is incorporated in the lease by addendum. KCDC, at its sole discretion, may require the resident to remove the pet immediately; terminate the resident’s tenancy; or both.   The resident must maintain control over their pet(s). Dogs and cats must be on a leash at all times when outside the resident’s apartment, and all droppings must be removed and disposed of by the person walking the animal. Failure to do so will be a violation of the Pet Policy and may result in a maintenance charge. Failure to pay a maintenance charge may result in an eviction. Units, yards, and KCDC property must be kept free of odors, insect infestation, and pet feces, urine, waste and litter. Additionally, the pet and its living quarters must be maintained to prevent odors and any other unsanitary conditions, including insect infestation, in the owner’s unit and surrounding areas. Litter boxes are required for cats and should be emptied into a garbage bag, sealed and properly disposed of in an outside garbage receptacle. Litter boxes should never be emptied directly into high-rise garbage chutes. If KCDC receives complaints against an approved pet owner, the appropriate staff will work with the pet owner and try to resolve the matter informally. If the matter is not resolved within three (3) days, KCDC will initiate eviction proceedings.   For Pet Policy violations, KCDC may, at its sole discretion, ask the resident to remove the pet within ten (10) days (immediately if the animal is deemed “vicious”), terminate the resident’s tenancy, or both. Any unresolved complaints may be the subject of a grievance by the resident under the established grievance procedures, except that, animals deemed “vicious” by KCDC must be removed from KCDC property pending the grievance.   Any animal that is used to threaten either people or other animals or attacks will be deemed “vicious” and barred from the development. If the resident does not immediately remove the animal, the resident will be in material violation of the lease and may be evicted.   DESIGNATION OF PET AREAS   Dogs and cats must be kept in the owner’s apartment or on a leash at all times when outside. No chaining, fencing, or restraint of unattended dogs or cats is permitted at any time. Animals left unattended may be subject to removal.   Pets will not be allowed at any time in community/recreation rooms, laundry rooms or other interior or exterior sitting areas.   MISCELLANEOUS PET RULES   All dogs and cats must wear identification tags at all times   Residents must provide certification each year at the time of their annual reexamination, that the pet continues to be in good health and has had all required vaccinations;   Residents must board their pet(s) (except for fish) away from the development or make other arrangements for the care of their pet(s) when they intend to leave their unit for 24 hours or more. The Pet Permit and Agreement requires residents to provide KCDC with the name and phone number of two (2) pet caregivers who have agreed to assume responsibility and removal of the pet in the event of sudden illness, absence, or death of the resident. KCDC reserves the right to consider the presence of an unattended pet an emergency, and will enter the unit to remove the pet.   REMOVAL OF PETS/VIOLATION OF PET POLICY   KCDC, or an appropriate community authority, shall require the removal of any pet from a development if the pet’s conduct or condition is determined to be a nuisance or threat to the health or safety of other occupants of the development or of other persons in the community where the development is located.   If KCDC determines a family is keeping a pet without express written permission from KCDC, the family will be asked to vacate the unit. Any unauthorized and/or unattended pets observed on the grounds or in common areas will be removed from KCDC’s property.   KCDC has the right to evict the family for any violation of the Pet Policy.   MODIFICATION TO THE POLICY   KCDC may amend the Pet Policy at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the resident. The notice will provide the resident with the opportunity to present written comments.