2006-08-08 09:02:19 · 12 answers · asked by Richard H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Some reading material:
http://doglaw.hugpug.com/doglaw_031.html
2006-08-08 09:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, probably not this time, but make sure the police and animal control are notified and be ready to kick the person out if they don't comply with local laws. If you have a pet deposit or anything like that, make sure to enforce any fees you set up in the lease. It's not like you put the dog there and the neighbor got bitten by your negligence. But I think you might be seen as negligent if you don't alert the authorities and let them take whatever action they want under your local laws. You can't just let somebody breaking a law live there without alerting authorities--you might get slapped with a lawsuit alleging that you knew the tenant had a dangerous dog, but you did nothing to ensure public safety. Call the cops and see what they have to say. At least you can say you tried to do the right thing.
2006-08-08 16:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to check your insurance coverage.
Officially, on the record, do you allow pets? If so, what size?
If the dog fits within the guidlines you have set, then you may be liable to some Minor degree... Check your insurance coverage first, then consult a lawyer, just to make sure.
But if you don't allow dogs, then you should be taking action against the tenant, good or not, if the person that got bit decides to take action, you need to cut that off at the pass by saying "I don't allow pets, and I'm a victim too" kinda thing...
I'm not a lawyer... but that is what I would do...
2006-08-08 17:11:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not.
A dog is considered personal property. This personal property is that of the tenant. He/She is responsible for the actions of their personal property.
But, since you know about it, I suggest you make different arrangements for the animal. You certainly don't want that on your head if the dog does it again.
2006-08-08 16:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by Adoption P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. the tenant is responsible.. I am sure you have something like that in the lease.... I do
2006-08-08 16:07:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you new the dog was dangerous and you didn't do anything to have him removed from the premises.
2006-08-08 16:27:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that the tenants respondsabltiy
2006-08-08 16:10:50 · answer #7 · answered by Laquita B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the owner is liable.
2006-08-08 17:28:32 · answer #8 · answered by k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if it was on your property. If it was on your property they can sue your home owners policy.
2006-08-08 16:10:43 · answer #9 · answered by Joy L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u cant take that dog away its not yours
2006-08-08 17:44:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋