Pet Policy
SEMO Rents offers many pet-friendly houses and apartments. Pet approval is determined on a property-by-property basis and is subject to Landlord approval.
All applicants wishing to have a pet must complete a pet profile through PetScreening and receive approval before bringing any pet onto the property.
For approved pets, a non-refundable $50 Pet Administration Fee is due upon execution of the Pet Addendum.
Residents participating in the required SEMO Rents Resident Benefits Program are charged a standardized monthly pet rent of $30 per approved pet. PetScreening recommendations are used as part of the approval process but do not determine the monthly pet rent charged by SEMO Rents.
Only pets specifically approved and identified in the Pet Addendum are permitted on the property. If you wish to add a pet after moving in, you must first complete or update your PetScreening profile and obtain written approval from SEMO Rents before bringing the pet onto the property.
Properties designated as No Pets do not permit pets on the property, whether temporarily or permanently.
Assistance animals are not considered pets and are evaluated separately in accordance with applicable fair housing laws.
Pets may be permitted, depending on the property. For more information on the acceptance of pets for a specific property, please review the listing details on the “Available Properties” page.
Barnyard animals, reptiles, rodents, fish/fish tank, and misc. mammals are prohibited. Tenants are responsible for any and all damages caused by approved or unapproved animals on rental premises. Baby-sitting or care taking of any other person(s) animals or pets is also prohibited.
Running a business of pet sitting or using services to house other people's pets such as Rover are prohibited.
Unapproved animals on premises are considered a lease violation and could result in penalties up to and including eviction.
Veterinary Records and pet photos must be submitted upon request and during the PetScreening process.
Service or companion animals will always be accepted, provided acceptable documentation is submitted during the PetScreening process. . Pet fees will not be charged for a service or companion animal. (Documentation required).
SEMORents does business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law. (The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.) Agents understand that it is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or National Origin. This applies in the sale or rental of housing or residential lots. It also applies to advertising, the sale or rental of housing and the financing or appraisal process. In addition, blockbusting is illegal. To assure tenants or buyers that we do not discriminate we display the Equal Housing Opportunity posters in our office and have its logo printed on our application forms.