That way you are covered and should the policy lapse you will be sent a notice by the insurer.The dogs and breed need to be listed in the policy, not all companies will cover a 'pit bull'. 

This dog was insanely aggressive, and looked like it was  on steroids, when we tried to pay them ($500) to get rid of it "sorry, we got it as an investment to breed it"-- who breeds an incredibly aggressive dog..... yeah.   

@Tracy Uscinski, thoroughly check previous landlord references, limit the size, number and breeds of pets, charge pet fees/deposits based on what local laws allow, and otherwise put through the normal application process.

Narragansette Bay also insures but has breed restrictions if you have a dog.  

. $35 for animals under 30 pounds, $50 for animals over 30 pounds, and $75 if the animal is considered a dangerous breed.

We have had very little push back from pet owners on this .Also we have a list (provided by the insurance company) of dangerous breeds that we will not allow under any circumstances.Best of luck.

., I can't rent to them as my insurance doesn't allow dangerous breeds and the mortgage company requires insurance.

It may also affect insurance if you decide to allow a certain size/breed of dog for example.

You couldn't be bothered to use a 50-year-old weed control chemical on an overgrown yard because you believed some quack somewhere that told you it might cause cancer.Now you're hypothesizing that your dirty tenant brought a breeding population of rats with him.Come on, Peter.

Credit rating, criminal background( check with state laws on this).Pets vs. no pets, list of dangerous breeds not allowed.....We have list of qualifications that we give to prospective tenants BEFORE they fill out an application.This way it saves everyone involved time and money,and you protect yourself by treating all interested parties with the same guidelines.