What does restricted breed mean?

Breed restrictions are rules that prohibit certain aggressive dogs from many properties. There’s a high number of dog breeds found on the restricted lists because landlords want to avoid liability as well as any possible damage to the property.

How do you bypass breed restrictions?

What can I do if my dog is banned from an apartment complex?

Request a pet interview. If the breed restrictions are in place by a landlord (not an insurance company), there’s still hope!
Create dog resumes.
Provide references.
Gather vet records.
Create a video.
Offer to pay pet rent.
Secure renters insurance.

How do you get past breed restrictions on pit bulls?

How To Get Around Breed Restrictions When Renting With Your Canine Best Friend

#1) Prove That Your Dog Is Not A Restricted Breed.
#2) Rent From An Individual Instead Of a Company.
#3) Create a “Pet Resume” For Your Pup.
#4) Purchase Your Own Liability Insurance.
#5) Offer To Pay A Larger Deposit or “Pet Rent”

Does an ESA letter override breed restrictions?

Please note that ESA registration is not required by law, but can assist in identifying your animal as an emotional support animal to your landlord or HOA. TLDR: Your assistance animal (service animal or emotional support dog) cannot be denied based on breed, size, or weight.

What kind of dogs are on the restricted breed list?

Keep in mind, even dogs that are mixed with a restricted breed can be banned. Breed restrictions can vary from one place to another. However, these breeds are the most common on restricted breeds lists: Pit bulls (American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, and American Bulldog)

Can a landlord put a dog on a restricted breed list?

The specific breeds a landlord bans are up to their discretion. From Chihuahuas to Great Danes, they’re at liberty to ban whatever breeds they’d like. However, service animals are exempt from breed restrictions. That’s the case regardless of whether the animal in question is on a rental property’s restricted breed list.

Why are there breed restrictions on certain breeds?

Breed restrictions are just what they sound like: certain breeds and their mixes are banned from living in certain buildings, houses and apartments. That means that even if Fido is a mutt, he may not make the cut, depending on the various breeds in his mix. Breed restrictions came about in an effort to protect people…