Title: 3 Times a Landlord Could Be Liable for a Tenant's Dog Bite
Headings: 3 Times a Landlord Could Be Liable for a Tenant's Dog Bite
3 Times a Landlord Could Be Liable for a Tenant's Dog Bite
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Content: Removal of the Animal: Unable to Remove the Animal: Many states would not hold the landlord liable, even if the landlord knew an animal was dangerous if the landlord was unable to legally remove the animal. If you have attempted to remove the animal, but the court did not give you legal authority to do so based on state laws or based on your lease agreement, then you most likely would not be at fault for any future attacks. In this situation, however, you should alert all current and future tenants that there is a dangerous animal on premises and put up ‘beware of dog’ signs. Able to Remove the Animal but Did Not: In a situation where the landlord had knowledge that the animal was dangerous and had the ability to remove the animal, but chose not to, the landlord could be held liable if the dog injures someone. For example: The tenant signed a pet agreement that stated if the dog displayed any vicious behavior, the tenant must get rid of the animal or must move-out with the animal. The dog bit someone.