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: This would be considered vicious behavior. According to the pet agreement, the dog and/or tenant should no longer live in the property. If the landlord did not follow through on this contract, and the dog bites another person, the landlord could be liable. In this case, the landlord knowingly and willingly allowed a dangerous animal that was a threat to others to continue to live in their property. The theory is that, while the landlord does not own the dog, their negligence contributed to any future attack. Harbored the Animal: If the landlord cares for the dog as if he or she owns the dog, i.e. feeds the dog, takes it for walks, watches the dog while the owner is at work, then he or she will inherit the same liability as the dog’s actual owner if the dog injures someone. They become a de facto owner. 3 Ways Landlords Can Protect Themselves
Follow the Law and the Conditions of Your Lease: The first way to protect yourself is to follow the law.