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
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Content: 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. 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.