Accepted a tenant with dog--maybe a mistake--need advice

[Shari Posey]

Well, I think I maybe did something stupid. I just signed a lease with a tenant who has an American Bulldog and I didn't even think to ask my insurance company if that breed is on the blacklist. I'm going to check on Monday but I'm wondering what to do if #1 it is on the insurance company's blacklist, and #2 even if it's not on the list, should I require the tenant to get personal insurance? I've met the dog and it's extremely friendly. I asked the former landlord about the dog and he said it was a good dog and he never got any complaints from other tenants in the complex. The tenant has high credit and a good job so the dog really didn't enter into my consideration, although now I'm regretting not thinking about it more.

Any thoughts?

[Joel Owens]

You need to go 2 landlords back as the previous one might be saying things just to get rid of the tenant.

If your insurance doesn't cover you can also request the tenants get coverage but I find they show you proof of it and then stop making payment after words. Have you been given a copy of the vet vaccinations and spay and neutured along with any bite history??

Is this a house you are renting out or a unit in an apartment building?