They said because the landlord lives on the same property, even though we rented a house w/4 acres, she isn't responsible to pay for our dog. This was an expensive dog that was used for stud services.
2007-08-24 13:33:39 · 16 answers · asked by Bk a 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well, if it was such an expensive dog, WHAT THE HECK WAS IT DOING RUNNING LOOSE???? You are lucky your dog didn't damage her car or then YOU would have to pay her!!!
2007-08-24 13:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by Kat's Kid 1 · 4⤊ 2⤋
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2016-09-25 17:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by Tracie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SInce dogs are considered property, and she damaged or destroyed your property, you certainly do have options here. At the very least the landlord owes you for the price of the dog plus any stud services the dog was to get for you in the next month.
Call Legal Aid, who should be in the phone book, they work for free. Or you can do a one hour free consultation with any lawyer over this. They can even write you a legal letter for you to give to your landlord.
Montana renters or no, property was affected and that's the way this needs to be addressed. I'm sure the landlord wants to get away scott free and is feeding you this line of BS hoping you'll believe it. The auto insurance isn't what you need to be contacting---it's a legal dispute that involves a car, yes, but not damage to the car. You need to do this under another insurance---liability ins. Contact a lawyer in the phone book who handles personal property disputs or the Legal Aid society.
2007-08-24 13:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
You are concerned because it was an expensive dog that was used for stud services rather than it being your beloved pet? GAWD! What the heck kind of person are you?
And your also concerned that it was used for stud services? You are nothing but a backyard breeder and don't even deserve a dog. A dog is a pet, part of the family, not being used to bring ill bred dogs into the world. Not to be used as a money making machine. You get me sick! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-08-24 13:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to look for the rules in Montana. If your dog was unleashed where he shouldn't be, its your fault and you get no money. In a lot of states, animals are property and not "pets", so to be technical, someone running your dog down can be damage to property, plus there is emotional trauma. You could try suing her for damages, as long as you followed the leash rules. If you didn't, you prolly won't get squat. And if you have such a great dog, why was he running where he could get hit by a car anyway?
2007-08-24 13:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by Dig It 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Don't just take her insurance companies word for it. Those are the last people you need to listen to right now. Why don't you just take her to small claims court. (You didn't give the circumstances, like was the dog loose where it shouldn't have been? - That will make a difference in whether the court finds her at fault.) Also have you talked to your renters insurance company. They are normally the ones who would handle something like this.
2007-08-24 13:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by saturdays child 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ring the department of fair trading.iv never heard of auto insrnce,paying for aniamls,but its not impossible.as a tenant if were allowed a pet,and your dog wasnt crossing the boundry of your property,mayb read your lease and contact the tribunal for help.just remember the owner may ask you to move and he will play by thebook,so you be given notice.so make sure or your rent etc are in advance.sorry about your loss,but even if you dont get money,you stil have memories of your great dog.mayb get a smaller fenced area if you have other pets.im so sad 4u.hey contact a auto insrnce co and ask wot it does cover anyways..goodluck.
2007-08-24 13:48:32 · answer #7 · answered by shrebee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Documentation is critical. You need proof. You should also document all conversations you've had with their insurance company and take this to an attorney.
Also, you should also begin to determine whether or not the incident was an accident or not. If it was it will be more difficult for you to collect property damage.
2007-08-24 14:41:05 · answer #8 · answered by hutched 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope you have renters insurance. Since the dog was your posession he might be covered in your renters insurance. Talk to your insurance about what you can do. Renters DO have rights and whoever said renters don't have rights is just feeding you bull.
2007-08-24 13:45:27 · answer #9 · answered by greyfluffykitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG that is so mean, and you landlord is heartless. Its bad enough that she ran over the dog and didnt evven take responsability for it. I coudnt live with a person like that, I bet that since she isnt even paying a cent she is not very sorry about it either.
2007-08-24 13:40:43 · answer #10 · answered by Eonlord 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Make a BIG STINK contact the local paper news stations etc.
Right the animal forget that CALL the animal rights assoc. in your area . Make your landlords life a living hell .
Contact animal rights lawyers in your area . Just make it hard for him or her to go to the store without everyone knowing what they did to your dog !!!!
2007-08-24 13:54:20 · answer #11 · answered by bigfred1954 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋