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: Since the liability for a dog bite often rests on the tenant, you must advise all of your tenants, especially those with animals, to purchase renter's insurance. It is important that they examine the policy to make sure it does not exclude coverage for injuries or damage caused by a dog or that it does not exclude certain dangerous dog breeds from the coverage. They should also make sure to find a policy that offers an adequate amount of personal liability coverage, usually at least $100,000. 3 Times a Landlord Could Be Liable
In most cases, a landlord will not be liable if a tenant’s dog attacks someone. However, there are certain situations when a landlord can be held responsible if a tenant’s dog does cause harm. 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: