Emotional Support Dog in Michigan

[Christian Werther]

Hi everyone,

We have a tenant that is getting an Emotional Support Dog in a condo in Michigan. The complex does not allow dogs but obviously cannot do anything about a support animal. We also cannot ask for an additional security deposit or additional rent to cover us at all. We will be asking for a doctors not and vaccination records for the dog.

My main concern is the off chance the dog does bite someone and there is a lawsuit. It seems to me that we cannot make the client add coverage to the renters insurance policy since that would be an extra free and not be allowed by law. Would we as the owners be liable for a lawsuit, or is that the dog owners responsibility? Is there anything additional we need to do to cover ourselves?

Any help is appreciated!

Christian

[Theresa Harris]

Make an addendum that says they are responsible for the dog and tell them they need to make sure their insurance covers it.  Talk to the condo manager to see what else you need.