Q: In Florida are landlords Liable for dog bites if they rent to someone with a dangerous breed dog(pitbulls etc.)?
I own a house that i rent in Miami dade florida.My tenant wants to get a dog. The dog is an aggresive breed (pit bull or dogo argentinian).Am I liable in case of a dog bite just because I allowed an aggresive breed or do i have to be aware that the dog acts aggresively regardless of breed in order to be liable?
A: This should answer your question: https://flcivilcounsel.com/landlord-liability-florida-dog-bite-cases/
A: In Florida, a landlord is liable for any injuries that a third-party suffers due to a tenants dog attack. The third-party could pursue a claim against the landlord based on a theory of negligence, if the landlord knew or should’ve known that the dog had violent propensities. You should also call your insurance company to see if they would cover a dog bite from this type of dog breed. Most insurance companies will cover dog bites, but they have a blanket exclusion for dog bites from dangerous breeds like Doberman Pinschers, German shepherds, Pitbulls, Rottweilers, and all Wolf hybrids.
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