Haddock, GA asked in Personal Injury and Animal / Dog Law for Georgia

Q: Neighbor's dog broke my fence. My tiny dachshund went through the opening. Neighbor's dog killed my dachshund.what to do

DO they need to repair my fence? I'm afraid to go in my backyard. . Neighbors dog is destroying my 6 ft privacy fence.

1 Lawyer Answer
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered

A: If their dog destroys your fence they own cost of repair. As it's a neighbor, I'd suggest run it through your insurance then they go after him. Unfortunately your dachshund there's little value the law gives.

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