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Justin Case
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Tenant got pit bull with out asking

Justin Case
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Seattle, WA
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A tenant of mine just informed me she got a pit bull puppy and did not ask permission. It states in my lease they need written permission.

The tenant is kinda slow and I could not understand what she was saying over the phone but it sounds like she is keeping it outside in the unfenced front yard.

What are my rights to deny a pit bull and how do I go about it since she did not ask and just got it? I would allow a dog up to 30lbs and thats it. Can I say that?

She is a great potential long term tenant and I do not want to
make her upset since she has a long rental history. Normally I would give notice to get rid of the dog or move out but considering the bad rental economy in the area and she is a good tenant I do not want to give an ultimatum and piss her family off.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

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Peter Giardini
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Peter Giardini
  • Rental Property Investor
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First follow the lease...

Then, you have two choices... keep the tenant and her potentially bankruptcy inducing pit bull... or demand that she get rid of the pit bull.

Don't waiver... that pit bull will cost you much more money then the loss of this tenant.

Best of luck!

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