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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3 Times a Landlord Could Be Liable
3 Ways Landlords Can Protect Themselves

Content: 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. If you have a dangerous animal on your property that is a threat to the safety of others, you must do everything in your power to have the animal removed or to make sure that others are aware of the danger. Screen Tenants and Pets Up Front: Properly screening all tenants and any pets they may have prior to move in can help minimize issues in the future. You should meet the pet beforehand and request a record of all vaccines. Maintain the Proper Insurance: