From: Crystal .
Dear Forum Members,
I have just discovered that my new tenant (4 days) has a pit bull terrier and a small dog at my property. The pit bull is chained up but has apparently in the past caused his owner to pay fines when it has turned up at the local schools. On his tenancy agreement he neglected to tick either yes or no in the section asking about pets and their description.
Obviously he has broken his lease agreement as he needs written approval from the owner to allow him to keep pets at the property.
Will he be liable for the rent up until I find a new tenant to replace him?
Am I liable for injury caused by his dog to any person on my property? I don't think my home insurance would cover this type of public liability insurance.
As there is only a very small yard I feel it is cruel to keep a large active dog chained at all times.
Any comments appreciated,
Crystal
Dear Forum Members,
I have just discovered that my new tenant (4 days) has a pit bull terrier and a small dog at my property. The pit bull is chained up but has apparently in the past caused his owner to pay fines when it has turned up at the local schools. On his tenancy agreement he neglected to tick either yes or no in the section asking about pets and their description.
Obviously he has broken his lease agreement as he needs written approval from the owner to allow him to keep pets at the property.
Will he be liable for the rent up until I find a new tenant to replace him?
Am I liable for injury caused by his dog to any person on my property? I don't think my home insurance would cover this type of public liability insurance.
As there is only a very small yard I feel it is cruel to keep a large active dog chained at all times.
Any comments appreciated,
Crystal
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