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How do you get a pitbull in an apartment?
National Pit Bull Awareness Day: How to find Pit-friendly housing
- Give yourself lots of time.
- Don’t hide your dog.
- Ask around.
- Consider using a broker.
- Post housing-wanted ads on sites such as Craigslist; be honest that you have a Pit Bull and explain why you’re a responsible pet parent and great tenant.
Can I have a pitbull in a small apartment?
Many apartment complexes—especially those owned by large property management companies—have size, weight, and breed restrictions. (As a pit bull parent, you can probably guess how I feel about breed restrictions.) But big-dog-friendly apartments do exist, so don’t give up!
Why do Apartments ban pit bulls?
What are breed restrictions? Breed restrictions came about to protect people from what some consider “dangerous” or aggressive dog breeds — especially pit bulls. In other words, if aggressive dogs aren’t allowed in, there’s likely less chance of attacks or dog bites within the apartment community.
How do apartments get around breed restrictions?
- Rent from Private Owners Instead of a Company. It is generally easier to rent from a private owner instead of a rental company since the latter usually have stricter policies with pets.
- Get Pet Insurance.
- Offer a Pet Deposit.
- Create a “Resume” for Your Dog.
- Register Your Pet as an Emotional Support Dog.
What dog is suitable for an apartment?
Some of the best dog breeds for apartment living are Affenpinscher, American Eskimo Dog, Australian Terrier, Barbet, Pug, Bichon Frise, and others.
How do Apartments check dog breeds?
Your dog could be called in for a pet interview. Some apartment communities judge by the individual dog, and if that’s the case, your pet will be called in for a pet interview. A pet interview allows the landlord to meet your pet and make the decision based on the interaction they have rather than the dog’s breed.
Is your Pitbull-looking dog really a Pitbull?
While you may not be able to say your pitbull-looking dog is a chihuahua, is he/she really a “pitbull”? Landlords — How you can protect yourself and your investment (you should be doing this for all potential tenants not just ones with dogs): (1) Pull a credit check and a criminal background check.
Should you be optimistic about Pitbulls?
There’s reason for optimism. Pit bulls have become more visible as therapy dogs, police dogs and even plain old goofy pets no different from other dogs, except in how they’re treated (including their depressingly high euthanasia rate in shelters ).
How do I insure my tenant’s rental property against dogs?
(2) Require the tenant obtain a policy of renter’s insurance which covers acts of dogs, has 300,000 liability component and be listed as an additional insured. Get proof of this. The tenant can add your information as the additional insured and the insurance company will send you a rider directly.
Can I Hide my Dog from my Landlord?
Sidenote — Do not try to hide your animals from a landlord. Lying will get you no where. Well, no where but evicted or worse darkening the shelter’s door with your pet because you have no where else to go. Worth thinking about — Do you really have a pit bull?