Pets & liability insurance

[Susan Cook]

I recently bought a condo and I am in the process of listing the property for rent.  My homeowners insurance policy does not cover pets.  My question is can I require a tenant to obtain pet liability insurance if they wish to have a pet included on their lease.  Has this worked out for anyone?  Or, am I setting myself for a liability issue down the road.  I can always rent it saying No pets, but I don't want to cut my pool of potential tenants either.  Has anyone else encountered this type of issue?