Can a landlord be liable if he rents to a tenant who has a dog/s that is a mixed breed with pit bull in Broward county, FL?

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   Daniel Deasy

   Centennial Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered October 12, 2012 20:34. Yes. You can be liable. You need to contact your insurance carrier and then an attorney to make sure you are protected.
   
   Good luck.

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   Marian Lindquist

   Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered October 13, 2012 06:18. Anybody can be sued. It is typical of dog bite cases that if someone is bitten by a dog they make a claim against the property owner. You can purchase insurance for these type of claims.

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   Joseph Torri

   Fullerton Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered October 12, 2012 21:13. It is possible. There are cases that address this issue. You can also Google Florida dog bite landlord liability and see what comes up for your own edification. I would personally not rent to a tenant with these dogs. Talk to your insurance company and attorney to protect yourself prior to doing anything.

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   Laura Mcfarland-Taylor

   Bolingbrook Trademark Application Attorney

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   Answered October 13, 2012 06:34. I agree with my colleagues - speak with your insurance agent and also have your lease reviewed by a local attorney. I just want to add that it doesn't matter what type of dog it is - anyone can sue anybody for anything, so you need to be sure you are protected.

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