Owner Occupied- Can the Owner Have a Dog but Not Allow Tenants?

[Lauren C.]

Hi All,

I'm in the process of rehabbing our first investment property. It's an up/down duplex and we will be living in the second floor unit and renting out the first. We want to get a dog but don't want to allow our tenants to have any pets. Basically, we know we'll keep our apartment free of animal damage and not so sure about a tenant. 

I know there is some more leeway when a property is owner occupied but can we legally have a pet even if we don't allow our tenant?

Thank you in advance for the replies!