any injuries or problems the dogs pay impose, in other words could I be sued for any doggie problems???
2007-02-27 15:46:15 · 10 answers · asked by foxyraley 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
The attorney for a mauled person will not go after the tenant. The tenant has no money or a house - but the landlord does. What the landlord does not have is insurance that covers bites from pit bulls - I forget the other breeds, but several breeds are not covered in your insurance. Check with your agent and he'll tell you not to rent to anybody with pit bulls.
2007-02-27 16:09:37 · answer #1 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all respect, I wonder how many people responding to your question even own rental property or passed the bar?
Never a shortage of opinions.
What's the answer to your question? It depends....
...one the "doggie problems" you reference. ..on the jurisdiction in which you live.
Typically, defense attorneys will pursue the "money" -- that is, they'll go after the owner (landlord) and weigh the likelihood of prevailing.
The 'ole risk vs reward.
A landlord may not be able to feign ignorance. He/She has a responsibility to know (to a degree) what's going on in his/her property.
We typically do not allow pets for this very reason. Is the monthly rent worth the risk?
Your attorney can try to insulate you from any culpability with language in the contract. You can try to "pretend" you don't know about a pet.
2007-02-27 16:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by paynemdp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I, in my opinion, does not take that probability. you have no theory how nicely experienced those canine are. what proportion have they have been given? they may well be keeping fights interior the returned backyard or interior the basement.they might additionally spoil your abode. How do comprehend if those canine are housebroke? How do you comprehend they don't bark and bite up doorways, etc. whilst the folk are away or at artwork? human beings can inform you something approximately their canine or little ones and you do not detect the reality until whilst they pass in and then that's in basic terms too previous due. then you definately could attempt to evict them. your abode could be destroyed by potential of those human beings and their canine. then you definately will have lawsuits from the present pals. not purely because of the fact they have Pit Bulls, yet whilst they bypass away them exterior and the canine bark. Or they don't scoop the poop on a on a regular basis foundation and it smells. OH, the joys of tenants.................................... IF the canine get in difficulty, there is not any doubt you would be in touch interior the battles. YOU own the abode and you rented to them. somebody will pay. NO, i does not lease to them for any quantity of lease or supplies. have been you waiting to touch and have faith the owner the place they at present stay? Or are they staying with a kin member? Run and hide actual speedy........................
2016-10-16 22:22:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you don't own the dogs the owner would be responsible but if you draw up a lease paper with them state in it that they are responsible for any and every damage inside the property lines and outside caused by their dogs and make them put up several very visible beware of dog signs to the public and you should check yous local authoritys to veryfy pit bulls are allowed in your town. some places they are not. also recheck your home owners insurence to be safe and check with local dog law officers just to be on the safe side
2007-02-27 15:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by alice k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, anyone can be sued for anything no matter how ridiculous it may seem. Even if you are sued, it would be a real stretch to show how you have any responsibility as long as you keep your fence in good repair.
2007-02-27 15:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is one way one of looking at it, since you are renting to someone you know that has a pit bull. Your property, your responsibility.
2007-02-27 15:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, damages from dogs are covered under your homeowner's policy, check with your agent. Criminally you are not liable though.
2007-02-27 15:50:28 · answer #7 · answered by Johnny Bravo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you put that in the lease and insist they get renters insurance too so that you are covered.
2007-02-27 15:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by Akbar B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to let your insurance company know so you can be covered properly IF something happens.
2007-02-27 22:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From what I understand the answer is yes. Your home owners ins. will also go up, or they may drop you all together.
2007-02-27 15:51:50 · answer #10 · answered by Lil Red Rabbit 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋