RDRS-DT-01 · Defined Term 17

Dog-Related Charge

Any charge a resident pays because they keep a dog: damage deposit, pet rent, non-refundable fee, or penalty.

Definition

Any charge a resident pays because they keep a dog: damage deposit, pet rent, non-refundable fee, or penalty.

Part of the Roch Dog Residence Standard (RDRS-01) · Published by Roch Dog

Any charge a resident is asked to pay because they keep a dog. It is the umbrella for four sub-types: a damage deposit, pet rent, a non-refundable fee, and a penalty.

Every dog-related charge must be disclosed before the point of commitment and comply with applicable law, including any local cap.

Roch Interpretation

This is the umbrella term for any money asked for because of a dog. Whatever it is called, it has to be disclosed up front and stay within the law.

Compliant Every dog-related charge, deposit, pet rent, and any fee, is listed in full before the tenant commits.

Not compliant A 'dog admin charge' is sprung on the resident at move-in and was never disclosed beforehand.

Published by Roch Dog Inc RDRS-DT-01 · Last updated 2026-05-23