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My neighbors dog is left outside all day, and barks whenever someone walks by, including in the middle of the night.
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Answered on August 10, 2015
How disappointing! An alternative is to sue for nuisance and seek a warrant of abatement through the civil justice system. See Ch. 7.48 RCW.
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Can I need to sue a dog breeder for not producing me with a puppy?
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Answered on August 10, 2015
Respectfully, I urge you to stop buying from breeders. Your providing the demand encourages them to increase supply, a synergy that contributes to...
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Can I legally pursue obtaining an Emotional Support Dog even though I just signed a lease with a no pets policy?.
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Answered on July 27, 2015
Just because you signed a lease with a no pets clause does not mean that you forsake the protections of the Federal Fair Housing Act. If you or a...
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My dog barks at my neighbor from my property. It is only for a couple of minutes until I get control. Can he sue?
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Answered on July 20, 2015
Depends on the operative code provision that governs nuisance sounds. Some codes are animal-specific (e.g., barking, howling, screeching, whether...
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Under what condition can i legally shoot my neighbors pit bull if it is on my property?
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Answered on July 13, 2015
You may not kill a dog who is merely trespassing. And ORS 609.150, referenced by another commentator in answer to your question, only applies if...
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Do I have a case without having to give back my dog
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Answered on July 13, 2015
A congenital defect may be considered sufficient to breach the warranty of merchantability, which is implied in all sales of animals unless...
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Can a landlord charge you pet rent for a companion dog?
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Answered on July 09, 2015
Depends on the specific reasons, but if you have a diagnosable emotional disorder and she assists with that condition, then she is an emotional...
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Aggressive pets
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Answered on July 01, 2015
I need more detail to respond intelligently. Generally speaking, if there were no provocation for trespass, the owners of the attacking dog will be...
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Dog bit the groomer, but said groomer appears to be deliberately drawing out the claim
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Answered on June 26, 2015
The groomer assumed the risk of the bite as an occupational hazard. See also "veterinarian's rule" and "firefighter's rule." I am unclear why you...
What (if any) rights does my family have with the county/animal control demanding that we get a hobby kennel permit?
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Answered on June 16, 2015
In addition to licensing/kenneling laws, you need to also examine zoning restrictions, as both will apply to your situation. Emotional support and...