As A Landlord, Am I Legally Responsible If One Of My Tenants' Dogs Attacks And Injuries Someone On My Property?
It depends. A landlord will only be liable to a person who has been injured by a tenant's dog if the landlord knew that the tenant's dog had violent propensities and was in control of the property. A landlord will be in control of the property if he or she has the ability to cause the dangerous dog to be removed. If a landlord who exercises control over the premises that he rents knows of a tenant's dangerous dog and does not take measures to prevent that dog from posing a danger to third persons (such as warning the tenant to restrain their dangerous dog) the landlord can be liable for injuries to third persons.
Other New York Pet Law FAQs
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What Is The Relevant Law In New York That Governs Pets And Animals?
A: The relevant law concerning animals and pets in the state of New York is contained in the New York Agriculture and Markets Law at the following sections: Agriculture … More -
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Am I Legally Responsible If My Dog Bites Someone?
A: It depends. If your dog does not have a past history of violent behavior, and your dog is in a place that he lawfully has a right to be and bites another person you … More -
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What Does It Mean For My Dog To Have Violent Propensities?
A: A dog is usually considered to have violent propensities if it has bitten or attacked a human being or another animal without being provoked. A dog will also be … More -
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My Dog Has Previously Attacked Someone Uprovoked, And Is A Dangerous Dog. My Friend Was Over And He Harrassing My Dog, And Dog Attacked And Injured Him, Am I Still Absolutely Liable?
A: It depends. You will still most likely be liable because you knew that your dog's past behavior made it likely that he would attack a human. However, when a dog with … More -
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If My Dog Has Escaped From My Property And Injures Someone Am I Legally Responsible For Those Injuries?
A: The owner of a dog or other domestic animal has no legal obligation to keep their animal restrained so that it does not wander free from their property, unless the … More -
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I Was Watching My Friend's Dog And He Bit Someone. Am I Legally Responsible?
A: It depends. The same rules apply as if it were your dog that bit someone. Therefore, if you knew the dog that you were watching after had a history of violent … More -
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If My Horses Or Cattle Have Wandered From My Property And Caused Injury To Another Am I Legally Responsible For Those Injuries?
A: Yes. If horses, cattle or other large animals that are not commonly allowed to travel unattended in public are able to get free from your property, your negligence in … More -
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Am I Liable For A Trespass If My Dog Wanders Onto The Land Of My Neighbor?
A: No. If your dog wanders upon the land of your neighbor by itself, and you have no knowledge that your dog has entered your neighbor's property you will not be liable … More -
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If My Cattle Or Horses Wander Onto The Land Of My Neighbor Am I Liable For A Trespass?
A: Yes. Whether your neighbor's land is fenced or not you will be liable if any of your domestic animals, dogs being the exception, wander onto your neighbor's land. … More -
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Am I Required To Fence In My Land So That My Cattle Do Not Wander Onto My Neighbor's Land?
A: Yes. However, you and your neighbor can agree that you will keep your prospective property lines open. If you and your neighbor agree to keep your property line … More
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