My daughter has a dog and when she gets loose sometimes she bites. My daughter and her dog lives with me. My daughter is 20. I was wondering if she would be charged if her dog bites or if I will be charged since I'm the owner of the house. If it would come back on my house insurance or what?
2006-11-08 06:44:13 · 22 answers · asked by howler952005 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There have been many cases where the owner of the house has been sued, even if they were only looking after the dog temporarily. Since your daughter is 20, it is unlikely that she has a lot of money, so she wouldn't be worth suing, so they'd likely go after you since you are housing the dog.
2006-11-08 07:33:43 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call your insurance company and find out. I would tend to think that if your daughter is not paying any form of rent, she's just living there it would be you becuase it would be your insurance the "bitee" so to speak would look to. Sorry. Dogs that bite can be a dangerous thing even when they are super sweet at home. I would suggest asking your daughter to foot the bill for an underground fence. That way you know the dog can't get out.
2006-11-08 14:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies. Generally, the owner of the dog is solely responsible. However, there are situations where it is possible that the owner of the house could be held liable. For example, if your daughter (I assume she is the legal owner) is gone for the day, but left the dog in your care, you are considered the guardian of that dog. If the dog escapes while in your care, it is very possible that you will be held liable. However, since this dog is known to bite, your daughter will CERTAINLY be held liable civilly AND criminally. In many cases, if a dog just bites and it is the first offense, the owner won't be held criminally liable, but when the owner knows the dog is dangerous, that automatically makes her liable.
Check your local laws to be sure....start by going to the animal control website and then check your state's statutes.
2006-11-08 15:06:50 · answer #3 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it happens on your property you can be sued. Get a Beware of Dog sign and put up a fence if you can.
If it happens off your property then it is the Dog owner's fault.
That would be your daughter.
Looks like you won't have to worry about it too long anyway. If a dog bites 3 people they declare it dangerous and put it down. At least here in my county.
Better get a muzzle.
2006-11-08 14:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The owner of the dog is responsible for the pet, it's shots and it's restraint. The person who owns the dog must pay for charges to doctors if a person is bite, fees for rabies testing and restraint at a pound for the amount of days to check for rabies etc. None of this is covered under homeowners insurance.
2006-11-08 14:53:18 · answer #5 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally the owner is responsible but unless your daughter has paperwork showing she owns the dog then you could be held responsible as the owner of the house.
I would just be extra careful to ensure the dog doesn't get out again.
2006-11-08 14:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by april_fay21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the type of home owners you have. If the insurance co. is unaware of the presents of the dog on the property and the breed is considered an aggressive one, they could possibly cancel your policy. I believe your daughter would be responsible for the medical bills. She is the owner of the dog afterall.
2006-11-08 14:57:15 · answer #7 · answered by Cowgrrlup 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the owner....
Your daughter can be charged (for a dog biting and in some places....charged for having her dog off leash)
it can up your insurance by a lot....again it depends on where you live. Also the dog may be taken by SPCA
2006-11-08 14:49:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since she is over 18, she can be charged, but that doesn't mean you may not be charged.
I'd suggest training classes for the biting, and to have someone supervise the dog outdoors, at all times. If no one is home, he/she should be indoors & secure.
2006-11-08 14:49:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be either, could be both. The smartest thing to do is not allow the dog to escape. This means either keeping him leashed anytime he goes outside or fixing your yard so that he can't escape. Tie-outs and runners are not recommend as they can injure the dog and don't protect the dog. Don't leave the dog out unsupervised and that should solve the problem.
2006-11-08 14:47:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋