New Carlisle, OH asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Ohio

Q: Can I do anything about my neighbor's dog jumping the fence into our yard?

We have a pitbull and luckily they haven't been outside together, but we have watched our neighbor's dog jump into our fenced-in yard multiple times. What can we do (legally) other than ask the neighbor to watch their dogs?

1 Lawyer Answer
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
Answered
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: As the owner of pit bull, you are a vulnerable target for a lawsuit if something bad happens. You should consider whether the fence should be taller. You might also advise the neighbor of your concern. Perhaps the neighbor might want to install a taller fence. Check with your homeowner insurance agent and confirm that you have sufficient liability coverage.

Dimitrios Makridis agrees with this answer

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