Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter - Landlord Forum thread 332588

Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter by Anonymous on March 25, 2015 @10:26

Well, who said I rent?

Personally, I think it lacks common sense to assume instead of ask.

As a side note, there are many, many landlords that do not discriminate on breed alone. They ask to meet the pet(s), ask for a training certs ( such as "the Good Canine Citizen" award and/or certificates from the vet.

And, once they learn you already, or are willing to get- a $400,000 liability policy via your renters insurance, as well as have a 1,000,000 umbrella liability policy on top of that ( which only costs a few dollars a year by the way), they usually have enough common sense to realize you are a responsible adult, tenant, and pet owner.

I guess were just blessed with wonderful LL's and pet owners around here.

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Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter by J (FL) on March 25, 2015 @10:35	[ Reply ]

I required renter's insurance from someone who owned two dogs (non-pits) and the policy was dropped by the carrier a few months after it was put in place, so I'm not sure that helps... You are also forgetting that that LL may be in the unit doing repairs from time to time, and doesn't want to be attacked by a pitbull while they're there. If an LL can find qualified tenants who don't own these dogs they are going to go with them rather than jump through all these hoops to give PB owners a chance... However if the rental is in a bad neighborhood where everyone owns vicious dogs for protection, they may have to take them, or have a vacant unit.

Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter by Anonymous on March 25, 2015 @10:48	[ Reply ]

Well, you can always be placed on the policy in such a way as to be informed of any cancellations, or changes. As well as make that a condition in the lease. My APBTs would never, nor have they ever, attacked anyone. It is the same common sense approach to any other pet owner, don't go in unless the owners are home and ask the owners to place them in a crate if you will be stopping over to do any repairs, that should go for any breed of dog. Most APBT owners do not live in bad neighborhoods. I know we certainly don't. We don't own "vicious dogs for protection". We own them because they are wonderful, loving friendly dogs. I honestly believe you have watched too many "Cop" shows, or something. Where are you getting this stuff from? Again, you are assuming instead of asking or researching. This is exactly what is wrong with all of the misinformation out there! It is deplorable.

Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter by Anonymous on March 25, 2015 @11:01	[ Reply ]

Think whatever you want about pit bulls. It doesn't matter to me, because I can choose not to rent to people with pit bulls. Pit bull owners are not a protected class.

Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter by Anonymous on March 25, 2015 @11:01	[ Reply ]

I did want to note that a few years ago we did have a landlord enter our home, the dogs were not in their crates as we didn't know he would be coming over and amazingly, he didn't end up bit! In fact they were as happy as can be to see him. APBTs are TRAINED to be mean, they are not naturally aggressive to people, or animals. My dogs love everyone, dogs, cats and people alike. They have gone hiking with us, picnicking with us, fishing with us, boating with us, swimming with us, festivals with us, they meet people everywhere, they meet and see animals everywhere...on leash, off leash, they do not leave our sides and always, always do a beautiful sit when anyone comes to greet them, human and animal alike. Even our local park ranger could not believe how amazingly well-behaved and friendly our dogs were. The sad part, is that the vast majority of APBT owners do the exact same thing with their dogs, and their dogs are just as well-behaved and friendly. But because the doesn't sell in the media, you don't hear about it. I never had a problem renting with mine and most I know don't either. It isn't a situation where we have to move to some ghetto in order to find a home.

Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter by J (FL) on March 25, 2015 @11:04	[ Reply ]

"Well, you can always be placed on the policy in such a way as to be informed of any cancellations, or changes." Yes I was named on the policy and informed that it was dropped--and they were unable to get a new policy...so how does that help me? "My APBTs would never, nor have they ever, attacked anyone." Everyone says their pit is sweet...some people in Jacksonville were even saying that AFTER it killed their toddler -- this was a couple of years ago on the news...

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Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter by Anonymous on March 25, 2015 @11:29	[ Reply ]

Landlords would be well advised not to enter any home with a dog--pitbull, lab, toy poodle or otherwise, without the dog being controlled/crated. A few years ago I was accused of damaging a tenant's dauschund -- he sprained his back jumping off a bed, but the tenants were sure I had kicked him! Last thing in the world I would do, even with a vicious dog (I've hand professional training in dog handling). They stopped short of suing me, but it wasn't a pleasant experience and it spoiled our amicable landlord/tenant relationship.

Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter by Anonymous on March 25, 2015 @12:34	[ Reply ]

another good reason for a "no pets" policy in rentals.

Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter by Anonymous on March 25, 2015 @14:06	[ Reply ]

I completely agree! Never enter a home with a dog, regardless of breed with out them being controlled/crated. It's just common sense.