{"id":9814,"date":"2021-03-03T05:40:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T05:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=9814"},"modified":"2023-07-17T15:47:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T15:47:43","slug":"can-a-landlord-be-held-liable-for-a-dog-bite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/can-a-landlord-be-held-liable-for-a-dog-bite\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Landlord be Held Liable for a Dog Bite?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<iframe height=\"400\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VLwEChmXR6Q\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs and humans have coexisted well for thousands of years, but there are times when this is not the case. You could be on your morning run and cross paths with a vicious dog that bites you out of nowhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs are territorial and tend to bite people if they feel threatened. A dog might attack you if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You startle it or approach it from behind.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dog is in a fearful position, sick, or unwell.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A female dog feels that her pups are under attack.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/animal-dog-bite\/\">Dog bites<\/a> can cause the following diseases:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capnocytophaga<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might experience vomiting, diarrhea, blistering around the wound, or fever. A lack of treatment could lead to kidney failure and a heart attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sepsis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could experience severe pain and confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rabies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could experience headaches and an itch around the bite. If you do not get treatment, you could die.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tetanus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could have difficulty swallowing and spasms in the stomach area.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasteurella<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have swollen joints and glands if you have a weak or compromised immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-to-do-if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-dog-bite-or-animal-attack\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">violent dog bites you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek medical help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact law enforcement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the dog owner to charge him with <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/personal-injury\/\">personal injury<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>For What Reasons Can a Landlord Be Liable for a Dog Bite?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-responsibility-do-owners-have-when-their-dogs-bite-someone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">owner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you could sue the property owner for your damages if:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The landlord was aware that the pet was dangerous.<\/b><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A landlord knew that a pet was a threat to others and failed to remove it. They would be responsible for damages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dog that once bit a delivery man attacks another tenant; then the property owner will face a dog bite liability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The landlord could have removed the animal but failed to do so.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You would not be guilty in many states if you were unable to remove a dangerous pet legally.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You might not face a landlord liability for any future attacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warn your lessees that there is a dangerous animal on the premises and to be cautious.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know that a tenant\u2019s dog has repeatedly threatened the children of another tenant when they play, and it bites them, you could face a dog bite liability<\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due to negligence.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The property owner serves as a custodian of the pet.<\/b><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have custody of the pet when it bites someone, you might face an <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/tag\/personal-injury-claim\/\">injury claim<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strategies to avoid an attack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed the animal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the pet on daily walks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep an eye on the animal when the owner is not on the premises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the pet has undertaken a basic dog-training program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the animal\u2019s vaccinations up-to-date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>How Can Landlords Protect Themselves in Dog Bite Cases?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Abide by the Law and the Conditions of Your Lease. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the law, and remove an aggressive animal from your premises. Alert your tenants of the possible danger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Screen Lessees and Pets from the beginning. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that you\u2019ve done a thorough check of your tenants and their animals before they move in. Meet the pet beforehand, and request a record of all vaccinations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><b> Maintain the Right Insurance. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that you have the appropriate<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/pet-insurance-coverage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to protect you in the event you are found liable for a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/animal-dog-bite\/\">dog bite<\/a>. Make sure your policy provides liability coverage for injuries caused by animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Dealing personal injury cases may be tiring and stressful. Hiring a lawyer from Diamond &amp; Diamond Law will ensure that you won\u2019t have a hard time filing and winning your dog bite injury claim!<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Need Help Filing a Dog Bite Injury Claim?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vicious animal attack could be a horrific experience. That is why we have <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/team\">lawyers that are experts<\/a> in dealing with such cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event of a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-are-the-different-types-of-personal-injury-cases\/\">personal injury case<\/a>, your top priority should be picking the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/things-to-consider-hiring-dog-bite-lawyer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perfect lawyer.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At Diamond &amp; Diamond Law, we ensure that our clients get what they deserve. We provide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free case evaluations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and quality service. Dial 1-800-567-HURT now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\t\n\t\t\t<section class=\"h-protip-sec\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"63\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/02\/Screenshot_1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"pro tip icon\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>PRO TIP <\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>\u201cEnroll your pet in a training program to prevent it from attacking a person or other animals.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>FAQs for Can a Landlord Be Held Liable for a Dog Bite<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can I appeal a dog bite claim loss?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1610080524707-d830ee54-dfbd&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can appeal a dog-bite claim loss if you can prove that you did not provoke the animal that bit you and that it has acted aggressively before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is it against the law to shoot a dog that threatens me?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1610080546599-e1ba23d2-5ca0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you believe that the dog would harm you, you could justify shooting the animal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is the landlord liable for a wild animal attack?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1610080574612-96286418-5cfa&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a property owner knows about a wild animal near their premises and does not take measures to prevent an attack or warn the tenants, they might be liable. If a tenant harbors a wild animal that attacks someone on the property, the landlord is responsible for the incident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How long does it usually take to settle a dog bite claim?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1618979382612-29af48ed-0852&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;If your case appears very straightforward, your claim could be resolved within one to three months. However, it may take much longer, depending upon the severity of your injuries.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:33569667,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:4408131},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Saira&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10,&quot;28&quot;:1}\">If your case appears very straightforward, your claim could be resolved within one to three months. However, it may take much longer, depending upon the severity of your injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is it possible to sue years after a dog bite?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1618979386007-d2b71db7-db0d&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Yes, limitations for dog bite cases are generally the same as for most personal injury lawsuits filed in that province's civil court system. These deadlines range from one to six years after the injury happened, although the typical time limit is two or three years.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:33569667,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:4408131},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Saira&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10,&quot;28&quot;:1}\">Yes, limitations for dog bite cases are generally the same as for most personal injury lawsuits filed in that province&#8217;s civil court system. These deadlines range from one to six years after the injury happened, although the typical time limit is two or three years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do homeowners insurance policies cover dog bite injuries?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1618979388512-3fced67b-b254&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically cover dog bite liability legal expenses, up to the liability limits. If the claim exceeds the limit, the dog owner is responsible for all damages above that amount.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:33569667,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:4408131},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Saira&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10,&quot;28&quot;:1}\">Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically cover dog bite liability legal expenses, up to the liability limits. If the claim exceeds the limit, the dog owner is responsible for all damages above that amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dogs and humans have coexisted well for thousands of years, but there are times when this is not the case. You could be on your morning run and cross paths with a vicious dog that bites you out of nowhere. Dogs are territorial and tend to bite people if they feel threatened. 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