Q: I live on my parents property, if my dog bites someone can they be sued as the land owners?
I live in Virginia and since I live on my parents property I would like to know if my dog bites someone am I the only one liable? I dont want my parents to be punished for something if it happens that doesnt have anything to do with them.
A: It depends on various circumstances: e.g., whether the bite took place on the property or not, why the person was on the property if so, how the dog got loose from the property if so, etc.
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