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Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter - Landlord Forum thread 332589

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

                              
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.
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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...

      Re: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter by Anonymous on March 25, 2015 @11:22 [ Reply ]
      Well, why were they not able to renew their policy?
      If they can't renew their policy, then they have to move, as per one of the conditions within the lease. Simple as that.

      Seriously? So because one deranged family insisted their dog was a good dog evening after killing their child you are going to blame us all? You're going to treat all of us as if we're the same negligent, dysfunction parents and APBTs owners as they were?

      It doesn't matter to me whether you believe my dogs are sweet, obedient dogs or not. My bogs prove that every time they leave our property, people fall in love with them and you can tell their opinion starts to change.

      When we were at the vet last, there was this gentlemen who owned a bull dog, he was on a leash and the owner wasn't really paying attention. Our male APBT was sitting next to my husband - next things you know this bull dog comes walking over and our dog bends down to greet him, the bull dog flat out bites our dog on the nose! The owner realizes what happened, yanks his poor dog back and our dog just kind of cocked his head to the side, giving this bull dog a look like, " did you just bite me? Why?", didn't move an inch - didn't try to bite back, didn't lean forward, did exactly what we have always taught him to do, hold the command we have given until we give you another. My husband looked down at him, leash still lose is his hand, and " said "Good boy", our dog just looked up at him like " thanks Dad!" , wagging his tail on the floor and all.

      No one in that room could believe how he reacted, they could not imagine our dog not going on the attack - the only ones who were not surprised, were my husband and myself and the vet techs!

      I am not angry, please understand. I am sad, because they are a wonderful breed and there are some who will never know or believe that.
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.

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