Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

Animal Addendums

I moved into my apartment two months ago, at which time I paid a $400.00 pet deposit and provided a picture of my dog to the leasing office. The apartment complex included my dog on the lease using his name, age, weight & that he is a mix breed etc. To date there has been no problems or issues regarding my dog. Now my apartment complex is stating that they belive my dog to be a different breed, one that they claim is not allowed. However, nowhere in my lease does it deny a particlar breed or species from the property. (Not to mention it is now their word against mine). I have provided all shot records, vet information, and the dog's license with the county in which we live. Being that I did pay the deposit and they accepted my pet at the time of the lease, can they rightfully now require me to get rid of my dog? I would rather move than do such a thing being that I looked for several weeks for a place that would allow such a large dog. What are my legl options if any?


Asked on 12/10/02, 4:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Maun Lawrence J. Maun, P.C.

Re: Animal Addendums

It seems to me you have an enforceable contract. It sounds like you disclosed everything required about the dog, you complied with the landlords requests, you paid the deposit and you have signed a lease. The landlord cannot now decide that a mistake was made. You have the option of negotiating with the landlord if he wants to terminate the lease. For example he pays your moving costs if he wants you to move. Larry Maun 713.266.2560

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Answered on 12/10/02, 5:08 pm


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