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Dog Liability advice

Delfin Fernandez
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I own a house that i rent in Miami dade florida.My tenant wants to get a dog. The dog is an aggresive breed (pit bull or dogo argentinian).Am I liable in case of a dog bite just because I allowed an aggresive breed or do i have to be aware that the dog acts aggresively regardless of breed in order to be liable?

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Anil Shah
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Anil Shah
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I allow tenants with dog. As long as they don't have history of aggression, I won't have the liability. But you need to check with your insurance- my first insurance didn't cover breed like German Shepherd and I had to change my insurance. Besides, make sure tenant has rental insurance that includes dog as well, if not they can take a separate pet liability insurance. Also, check with your HOA if they have any breed restrictions. As long as you follow the guidelines properly, it's not an issue.

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