October 12, 2008
Can your homeowners insurance policy be cancelled if you get a big dog?
Autumn Cat asked:
I know someone who had a homeowners insurance policy that was cancelled because of a big dog that her friend gave her. Is that allowed?
I know someone who had a homeowners insurance policy that was cancelled because of a big dog that her friend gave her. Is that allowed?
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yes, it’s allowed. It has nothing to do with the size of the dog, but rather the breed. Certain homeowners policies will not insure homes with certain breeds of dogs; usually dogs like pit bulls, rottweilers, and dobermans.
yes it can be its a liability issue, u need to check with insurer to be sure they will cover the particular breed that you are giving a home to
Yes. It’s called “increase in hazard”, and that reason should have been listed on the cancellation notice.
Yep, depending on the breed it is a liability risk to have a large or vicious animal