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What if the owner of the dog or the person caring for it does not have homeowners insurance? Can a landlord and his insurance company be held responsible for the claim?

April 26, 2017caring COMPANY dog held Homeowner Insurance landlord owner person responsible

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What if the owner of the dog or the person caring for it does not have homeowners insurance? Can a landlord and his insurance company be held responsible for the claim?

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Yes. In certain circumstances, a landlord who permits a tenant to own a vicious dog and fails to take the proper legal steps to have the dog removed, he and his insurance company may be responsible to pay for the injuries caused.