Re: Puppy increase Property Insurance? - Landlord Forum thread 325982

Re: Puppy increase Property Insurance? by Anonymous on October 20, 2014 @12:15

Please wait until you own your own home to bring in a puppy. Yes, insurance costs may increase for the landlord based on the addition potential liabilities represented by a pet on the premises -- the LL may have to obtain an umbrella policy or increase his liability coverage to cover the added risk of dog bite, however unlikely you think it may be (no one ever thinks their sweet pup will bite, but I've seen many, many dogs do so over the years). And he may just be unwilling to say "no" for its own sake. I don't allow puppies under 1 year unless the owner is willing to put up an additional deposit equal to the cost of replacing the flooring in the rental. Because you all say it won't pee inside or defecate on the carpet, but it's never true unless you're treating the pet like a lawn orniment.

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Re: Puppy increase Property Insurance? by Helen on October 26, 2014 @19:38	[ Reply ]

How do you do this in California, when the state limits you to 2 months security deposit and the tenant brings in a dog without you written consent and then claims it is an emotional support dog and then states it is a service dog under the ADA act.? Accordingly you cannot charge then pet rent or a security deposit. I f you do then you can be sued for discrimination. Your only alternative is to issue a 3 day perform covenant to try and evict because of breaking the lease by not getting your written consent. Even though it was proven that the tenant broke the lease by not removing the dog, not filling out the proper pet applications timely etc. The judge ruled in tenants favor?? I asked for a statement of decision and never received one?? Should I file for a motion to reconsider and/or in the alternative a motion for new trial or should I just appeal? Or should I file a civil rights lawsuit because of the taking of my property without just compensation. ?