As a landlord, am I respoinsible for a tenant’s dog biting or destroying something of adoining property owners or are they?
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As a landlord, am I respoinsible for a tenant’s dog biting or destroying something of adoining property owners or are they?
Asked on December 20, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A landlord is not liable for attacks or damage by a tenant's dog--or, for that matter, by any attacks, damage, criminal actions, etc. by the tenant or his or her family or guests. The adjoining property owners need to look to the tenant for compensation.
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