After the bite, the gardener was able to go to work. We (house's owner) don't know the tenant has a dog. The gardener told us he was fine and just went to get some antibiotic, but and then now he wants $500 for his medical expenses and his time. Who has to pay in this case? (house's owner or the dog's owner who is the tenant)
2007-07-06 10:55:05 · 18 answers · asked by TQ D 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
He can sue both of you. That is why your owners insurance does NOT cover pitt bulls.
Hopefully you contacted animal control and the dog has been put down. If it bites anyone else and you knew there was a vicious animal on your property you will loose everything.
2007-07-06 12:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by Landlord 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well, since you didn't know there was a dog there and I'm assuming the tenants were breaking your rules by having a dog, and it was their's, then I"d say it's their responsability. If they refuse to pay the gardener, I would say you could give the tenants deposit money to the gardener and they just not get their deposit back. But then you'd be short money when it comes to fixing the house up for the next tenants. Well, since you didn't know they had a dog, you could go after the tenants for pet deposit. Charge enough that you could pay the gardener.
2007-07-06 11:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog owner is. If you require your tenant to have rental insurance - then I would have them take a claim and pay the gardener that way. That's what that stuff is for.
The gardener may come after you since it's your house, but I bet in court the dog owner will be liable.
2007-07-06 11:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by producergirl347 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be real. This is America: if he gets a lawyer, it's the deepest pockets that matter. The owner of the building in this case, if the tenant has tenant's insurance, that insurance co.'s lawyers will be fighting the gardener's counsel. If the gardener is in the country legally. Dogs and gardeners usually don't have paperwork they should. The owner's insurance co.'s legal team will beat them all.
2007-07-06 11:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by westcoastvoodoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most courts have not held the property owner liable for expenses from tenant dog bites, especially when the dog is on the premises without the landowner's agreement or permission.
2007-07-06 11:01:47 · answer #5 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the tenant should pay. Although, if it went to court, the gardener might lose if the dog had never bitten anyone before. It depends on your state law concerning dog bites.
2007-07-06 11:00:24 · answer #6 · answered by Dee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who hired the gardener? You probably did and you rented to the tenant. You exposed that vendor to risk, whether or not you knew they had a dog, you should have known and done due diligence. I bet the gardener will go after you or both of you, and then you or your insurance company needs to go after the tenant.
2007-07-06 11:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The owner of the dog must pay all expenses. And the dogs owner should have insurance for his pet.
2007-07-06 10:59:28 · answer #8 · answered by cns-vend@prodigy.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the dog's owner should pay this. The owner of the house didnt train this dog.
2007-07-06 10:58:12 · answer #9 · answered by bittersweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally it's the dog owners responsibility.
2007-07-06 10:59:01 · answer #10 · answered by secret_oktober_girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋