Title: 3 Times a Landlord Could Be Liable for a Tenant's Dog Bite
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Content: In short, if a landlord had knowledge that a dog posed a real threat to others, the landlord could be held liable. For example: The dog had bitten or attacked someone and the landlord was aware of the attack. If the landlord chooses to allow the animal to remain on the property, knowing that it could be a threat to the safety of all tenants and anyone else who may come in contact with the animal, some states may consider partial blame for any future attack to fall on the landlord. This liability is usually combined with the landlord’s ability to remove the animal. 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.