SFH under contract, inheriting tenant with pitbull, need gen ins

[Ricco Ardemagni]

Hello Community - 

I have a single family home under contract. Currently securing traditional 30yr long term financing. Loan and title will be in my own name. I haven't had trouble getting a rental insurance policy, but I am having trouble getting a general liability policy put on top of it because the existing tenant has a pitbull. 

Existing tenant/family is section 8 renter...been with current owner for 4.5 years and supposedly a good renter. Overall they appear to have taken good care of the property. Their existing lease isn't up until 12/31 this year. I'm unaware if they currently have a renter's insurance policy.

Suggestions or options? Anyone know an insurance company willing to write general liability coverage for this type of animal? I'm in Arkansas.

Thanks.

[Ricco Ardemagni]

@Cameron Moore @Joe Splitrock thank you for your insights. They will help guide me to a solution.