Q: My neighbor is threatening to sue me because my dog has been peeing on their lawn. Are their laws/fines for this?
I received a warning from my neighbor and it hasn't happened again since then. But they are still telling people they are going to sue me. I don't know what kind of damages or fines I could face.
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more info needed.
if dog is on a leash you are probably trespassing on their property.
if not on a leash you are violating some municipal law leash law.
however anyone can sue anyone for anything at any time....the question is will one win and if so what damages are imposed?
why not just control your dog and not allow your dog to do that.........you wouldn't like it if the shoe were on the other foot.
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A: You, through you dog, are trespassing on their property and damaging it. You can be liable for each act of trespass - nominal amount per trespass, plus the cost of repairing any damage, like replacing sod, plants, cleaning, etc., plus punitive damages. You are also potentially criminally liable for trespass, and for violation of your city's leash law, if you dog isn't under your control when he pees on the neighbor's property.
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