I recently asked another question, and some of the answers made me think. My landlord restricts certain dog breeds, which include Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Mastiffs, Dobermans, Chows, Akitas, Pit bulls, and "Amercian Terriers" I don't really know what is meant by American Terriers, but i assume they mean American Staffordshire Terriers? So these are the breeds listed in writing on my lease. I recently asked the landlord about American Bulldogs. She said they are also restricted because, in her words.. 'They actually are pit bulls" Which is not true. She also said that any other breed that resembles a pit bull is not allowed. So if American Bulldog is not in writing, is it legal for her to restrict them? Or any other breed that resembles a pit bull? I am not going to push her on this, i am just going to wait to get a dog. I was just wondering if she is actually allowed to do this, if it is not in writing on my lease?
2007-01-29 08:43:17 · 13 answers · asked by Stark 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm just not going to get a dog at all while i am here. I just wanted to know if she can do this.
2007-01-29 08:48:28 · update #1
The city where i live doesn't have any breed restrictions.
2007-01-29 08:52:33 · update #2
That is a very good question, and I would ask a lawyer about it, especially one that specializes or has experience dealing with apartments and dogs.
Does it specifically say pit bulls? "Pit bull" is not a breed, but a term used to describe a number of breeds with large, squarish heads. It's very open to interpretation and can cause a lot of problems.
There is a breed called the American Pit Bull Terrier, so the landlord should probably modify the restrictions to specifically say that.
They way it's written now, your landlord could look at any dog and call it a pit bull, even a chihuahua. Pretty ridiculous.
If you do find out that it's okay to have an American Bulldog, I would get a signed statement from a veterinarian saying that your dog is not a pit bull.
2007-01-29 09:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by AgileK9 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's a good question. I'd suggest you try calling one of those law call-in shows! Wait, is it not listed on the lease that you can't have those breeds or is the "pitbull comment" not in writing?
I have a purebred Yellow Lab (AKC papers & all, bought from a breeder) who has a big block head that really looks like a pit bull but he's not. I wonder what your landlord would say about this.
Just so you know, some cities restrict what breeds you can have. Your city may have that rule?
2007-01-29 08:49:18 · answer #2 · answered by Trouble's Mama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Obviously the reason they restrict these breeds is because of the fear of a "scary" dog intimidating other residents, or of dogs with reputations for being violent attacking someone. In that respect it makes sense on their part to restrict anything that "looks" like a pit bull. However, if it does not specify on the lease that particular breed as being forbidden, then it isn't. There shouldn't be anything they can do about it, unless of course they have a sort of "right to refuse service" clause that catches loopholes.
2007-01-29 08:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by mina_lumina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
even though the rules are silly, i wouldn't push it. From past experience i was in & out of apartment because of my dog and their crazy rules. Some in writing, some not. If other tenants complain because they ASSUME your dog is a pitbull, the landlord can approach you about it.
i would say if you get a purebred with papers, you migth have a leg to stand on since you can provde the breed, but honestly, i don;t think its worth it.
2007-01-29 08:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by Dr25 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's actually a part of her insurance. Lots of landlords don't allow for any dog because of the liability. If your dog were to bite someone, even though it's your dog, she will be the one who gets sued. So bigger, aggressive dogs are not allowed by most insurance companies...not necessarily by the landlord. Many landlords will put a poundage maximum on an animal...say 20 lbs. That way, the dog can still bite but it isn't going to do any serious harm to another person.
2007-01-29 08:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by shannonscorpio 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
"i'm attempting to locate an domicile which will take my canine, although, many residences have ridiculous breed regulations." those residences have 'ridiculous breed regulations" becouse the LL renters insurance received't conceal anybody who owns breeds on the banned record. do not lie about the blend. If the canine sounds like GSD mutt then its a GSD mutt. The LL can kick you out in case you lie and they latter go with its a banned breed.
2016-10-16 06:39:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but she can do this, especially since that dog is a mix. Neither of you can prove the parentage of a mix. So, it might be a pit bull, and she can pull the "better safe than sorry" card.
2007-01-29 09:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason why these dogs are restricted is because of the aggressive behaviors they have been known to show unfortunately your landlord can restrict any dog she wants don't blame the dogs though blame the people who've trained those breeds to be aggressive
2007-01-29 08:48:17 · answer #8 · answered by vanessa g 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the lease should have provided their definition of "pit bull".
2007-01-29 08:47:29 · answer #9 · answered by ALM 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
rules like that suck. im not sure but i think the landlord can pretty much d what ever they want.
2007-01-29 08:47:27 · answer #10 · answered by Crystal S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋