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Dogs bring enormous joy, companionship, and fulfillment to many people. However, every year, thousands of people are injured due to dog bites. It makes sense that often the owner of a dog that bites someone will be held legally responsible for the injuries. What you may not know is that in certain cases a landlord can also be held responsible for injuries caused by a tenant's dog. Read on to learn more about landlord liability for dog bites. Dog Bite Lawsuits and Liability
When a person is harmed by a dog bite, the law holds various people liable, or responsible, for the injury. Each state has its own laws regarding liability in dog bite cases. Some states hold the owner of a dog strictly liable, meaning responsible for the injury regardless of the relative degree of fault. Other states require a dog owner to have prior knowledge of the dog's dangerous tendencies in order to be held legally responsible. If you are a dog owner and a renter, you may be held responsible for property damage and injury caused by your dog.