BIT BY APARTMENT RENTERS DOG, CAN YOU SUE BUILDING OWNER

If the dog owner is a renter, can you sue the building owner? In most cases, the answer is no. However, there are a few exceptions. The Rochlin Law Firm handles dog bite cases every day. Our lawyers work to get people compensation for medical bills, scars, trauma, and more. Usually, the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance pays the compensation. If the dog owner is renting their home, their renters insurance will pay.

Unfortunately, in some cases, renters don’t buy renters insurance. In those cases, people want to know if the landlord is responsible. Usually, the answer is no. In particular, the owner of a large apartment complex is rarely help responsible. However, sometimes where there is a smaller property and the landlord lives on the premises, our lawyers can find facts that result in the landlord’s insurance paying. Even with larger properties, the building owner can be responsible if they get more heavily involved in regulating dogs on the property.

ROCHLIN LAW FIRM – EXPERIENCED DOG BITE LAWYERS

If you or a family member was bit or attacked by a dog, call the Rochlin Law Firm. Our lawyers will provide you with a free initial consultation where we discuss you case in detail. Even if the dog owner is a renter, we will explore all options for compensation. Our dog bite lawyers understand the frustration of dog owners not taking responsibility for their dog. The injuries from a dog bite can be serious and leave you with a disfiguring scar.

The Rochlin Law Firm lawyers have more than 25 years’ experience with dog bite cases throughout Minnesota. You can meet at our office or a lawyer will come to your home. We frequently meet clients throughout MN over Zoom.