As a property management leader ~ reviewing your pet policies must be a top priority…for those who own apartments, commercial and other real estate buildings/assets.

Do you have a pet policy written into your lease agreements? What are the policies and procedures for how your property management company records and notifies residents that do not conform to your pet policies in place?

Below are two important articles related to dog bites–and a reminder of the importance of verifying and reviewing your pet policies. Please share these stories with those on your leadership, leasing and maintenance teams~

Girl, 7, Rushed To Hospital After Being Bitten By Dog
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Dog-Bites-Child-Harlem-Apartment-2130-Madison-Avenue-159469615.html

Baby Dies After Dog Bite In Lemon Grove
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jun/14/baby-dies-after-reported-dog-attack/?print&page=all

Within your property management company—-how often do you check and update your records of the pets at your rental housing communities?

Focusing on animal liability…how does this tie into your real estate and apartment/commercial business insurance coverage? What is required from your insurance company…regarding dogs and other animals at your apartment communities? Does your policy have any exclusions regarding pets and other animals?

Would you like our team to do a comprehensive review of your real estate building insurance coverage—related to pet liability?

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Crag Simmons
Power Insurance & Risk Management Group
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