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Chad Lopes
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  • Birmingham, AL
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Dogs and legal liability

Chad Lopes
  • Investor
  • Birmingham, AL
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I am very curious about legal liability related to pets. From what I understand, there has been quite a bit of change in in case law recently that may or may not put more liability on the landlord (Maryland case). What if you don't allow dogs and then a tenant sneaks one in after moving in? If something happens (dog attack, etc.) is the landlord liable? What if I allow a dog and the dog then bites someone? Am I liable in this situation? Does the dog breed matter? There are a lot of posts on this but nothing I can find address the latest and greatest in terms of landlord liability. I understand that only a lawyer can give me perfect advice, but any insight would be appreciated.

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