Allowing pets in your rentals

[Amanda Culleton]

My husband and I have a new multi family house that we rehabbed and have ready for rent. We are up in the air if it will be a pet friendly or no pets allowed property. But I had a possible tenant ask about a dog (pit bull). I was told my insurance may not cover me if I have the dog. The example I was told is if the dog bites someone and the renter is not covered the injuries person could sue me personally. But What if the tenant gets renters insurance wouldn't I be covered? Just curious as to your thoughts on dogs in rental units.