Is my landlord responsible for at least half or if not all of the costs of my dogs surguries?

Question

After renting at this home for 3-4 weeks, my dog had escaped 3 times. I went around the property and inspected the fence. It had obviously been rotting for quite some time and I had taken some time to nail in all the loose fence boards and made the landlord aware of the problem more than once. Even with new nails, some fence boards were so rotted they would not hold with just a nudge. My German Shepard got out again, this time getting hit by a car costing $6,500 and counting. Is the landlord responsible for at least half if not more for not making the necessary repairs on the fence knowing there was a problem and still allowing backyard pets?

Answer 1

This is crazy. Why would they be responsible for anything to do with your animal? Don't be silly and act like someone else should take part of the blame for what has happened. Your dog, you are suppose to have control of it, no one else. Please

Answer 2

I am sorry to hear about your dog, but you are trying to pass the buck.

Allowing pets does not make the landlord responsible for the care and safety of the animal. Even your renters insurance would not cover the dog.

Handing your dog is your responsibility, you knew there was a problem with both the fence and the dog (most dogs stay home regardless of fences). You are also the one that decided to go for the high vet bill after your dog was injured.

Answer 3

I'm sorry about your GSD and I hope it comes home ok.

If there were concerns about the fence, you should have addressed them right then and there for the protection of your dog. You could have purchase a outdoor kennel run to confine your dog until the fence could be fixed. A chain is not a great option, but it is better than a rickety fence. Or you should have taken steps to find another way to exercise your dog.

This is not your landlord's responsibility, you are the pet owner.

Answer 4

Of course he's not responsible. He ALLOWED you to have a pet. Keeping the pet contained is YOUR responsibility. You've never heard of a collar and a chain ? If there were doubts that the pet would stay contained, that should have been your first move.