Thanks for renting to folks with dogs Dan.Hopefully cats too...... I love cats and actually have a cat rescue ! So your insurance company will allow rots? and not pits?? Could you require the pit folks put a muzzel on there pets while in yard to comply with your rules? You said you have large dogs at your rentals... I dont like liars, so would prefer folks to be honest up front if they have or want a dog , support or not. And usually dont get along with a liar tenant before its all over.... So feel your pain on that issue. Yes i know there is liars in this business tho unfortunetly.. 75% of all dogs in shelters are pits or pit mixes.
We divided our triplex yard into 3 yards, doesnt look to bad(mostly wood fencing)..... We also did that at our double. Not sure if you could do a reasonable dog area ,and have tenants comply to do as told if open to all.(maybe in a 4 plex )
Ive not had anyone trying to pull the scam on me with the support dogs as I look for big restricted breed dog folks. I actually advertise on rescue and humane society pages ect for this... I am well known in Indpls for doing this, and network with 5-6 other landlords doing the same!.. It seems the news folks sensationalize the pits being the bad guys on the news if a child is hurt.. You dont see alot of collie or retrievers dog bites ect..... and they do happen alot, they just arent in the news !..... It isnt fair how folks perceive pits.... Ill tell you those little dogs at the rescue could be ruthless, Ill take a pit any day.....I dont know the statistics Dan, only trying to convey to the owners and landlords the real need for this type rental is needed... and for me I stay full..... and our houses are very nice !
..... These folks who are looking for a home with there over 50 pound dogs and restricted breeds have no options other than be passionate about finding a home... I will agree that they should wait till they own a home, as most owners do not feel as I do . Which is sad.....
But lets face it , in America its cool to "rescue" pets now a days and esp pits.So you know these young couples are gonna be into that... Hell there is even a pitbull show on tv too. I think you have to own one or two to understand the breed. I have !
Pitbulls are quiet dogs, and they are short haired and not as messy as say a cocker spaniel.... you get my point. but once again Dan thanks for renting to pets period......