Landlord’s Liability for Tenant’s Pets
Monday, January 12th, 2009
If you are a landlord and you rent to a tenant who has a pet, then you may be subjecting yourself to liability in the event that pet attacks someone or otherwise causes damage. Last year, the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Underwood v. Wind, reiterated that an out-of-possession landlord may be held liable for injuries caused by a tenant’s pet if it is proven that the landlord knows of (1) the presence of that pet, and (2) that pet’s violent propensities, which may be inferred from the facts and circumstances. For more information on the case or how you may protect yourself from liability caused by your tenant’s pet, please contact Theodore F. Claypoole.
