Pets Belong with Families Act modifies pet-related requirements in public housing to prohibit breed restrictions and ensure pet deposits are not.

The Pets Belong with Families Act modifies the reasonable requirements that may be imposed on pet owners living in public housing. It prohibits restrictions based on the breed, size, or weight of an animal. The Act also mandates that any pet deposit not be withheld for damages unrelated to the pet, including ordinary wear and tear. Additionally, it limits pet deposits to no more than 10 percent of the tenant’s monthly base rent and requires these deposits to be amortized over at least three months.

Pets Belong with Families Act modifies pet-related requirements in public housing to prohibit breed restrictions and ensure pet deposits are not.

The Pets Belong with Families Act modifies the reasonable requirements that may be imposed on pet owners living in public housing. It prohibits restrictions based on the breed, size, or weight of an animal. The Act also mandates that any pet deposit not be withheld for damages unrelated to the pet, including ordinary wear and tear. Additionally, it limits pet deposits to no more than 10 percent of the tenant’s monthly base rent and requires these deposits to be amortized over at least three months.