From Landlordandtenant.org:
http://landlordandtenant.org/llbefor...aq.aspx?id=685
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Q.I want to charge a pet fee that is non-refundable, as well as a security deposit in case of damage to the apartment. If I add the two amounts, they equal more than one month's rent. Can I do this?
A.Yes, as long as the refundable security deposit is not more than one month's rent. The pet fee is not a security deposit as defined in the Residential Tenancies Act. It is a one time non-refundable fee. You can ask that it be a term of the tenancy agreement. It is up to the tenant to negotiate with the landlord about the pet fee if they do not want to pay it.
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