Re: What does the American Pit Bull Terrier look like

Re: What does the American Pit Bull Terrier look like by Accidental Landlord (CA and IL) on March 26, 2015 @11:48

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The pit bull discussion is of interest to me. I've not allowed pets in my rental for over a decade and after this turnover I'm now considering it. Been wondering why many landlords have a weight restriction and the idea that having one eliminates the known aggressive large breeds makes sense. I have a large breed dog myself but I wouldn't want a tenant with a pit bull. They do have an inherently aggressive trait. On one hand it's well accepted that various breeds have particular traits such as retrieving, chasing, guarding, and so on... and then on the other hand when it's pointed out that pit bulls tend to have an aggressive trait, certain advocates and pundits respond as if the concept of a breed specific trait is flawed. As a landlord I'm not in a position to afford to discover over time if a tenant has nurtured a pit bull to suppress the inherent aggressiveness trait. The whole idea of renter insurance isn't a good fix because the tenant can drop the insurance, and then what? Even if I know about the lapse in coverage, can I evict on the basis of it? Not really, no judge is going to go for that. Best I could do is not renew and then if they don't leave, evict on the basis of hold over. It's just not worth it. What's the benefit of renting to a pit bull owner? What's in it for me? I just don't see any potential benefit that outweighs the liability.

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Re: What does the American Pit Bull Terrier look like by Anonymous on March 26, 2015 @13:07	[ Reply ]

Well said. Thanks for posting this.

Re: What does the American Pit Bull Terrier look like by Anonymous on March 26, 2015 @13:18	[ Reply ]

"...The whole idea of renter insurance isn't a good fix because the tenant can drop the insurance, and then what? Even if I know about the lapse in coverage, can I evict on the basis of it?..." Yes, you can and I have. Judge determined it was a substantial violation of the lease because of the potential financial damages.

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