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: Please keep in mind that each state has different laws, so it is important to check locally to determine the exact rules that may apply to you. According to Nolo.com, a landlord could be held accountable if they: “knew the dog was dangerous and could have had the dog removed; or
"harbored" or "kept" the tenant's dog—that is, cared for or had some control over the dog.” ​Knew the Dog Was Dangerous: 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.