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If you get sued, then turn the matter over to your Homeowners Insurance to defend you. You should call your Insurance to see if they cover you for... Read Answer
discuss with counsel about all the facts of the case. There may be other people that you could sue for your damages.
Steve....licensed in Tx and Fl.
If, as you say, that pitbulls are illegal at the home, then you can report the renters to Animal Control and let them handle it.
There is no common law marriage in Florida, so in theory BOTH of you are separately liable. Its unlikely that the lawyer actually sues if there is no... Read Answer
Not generally no - not under the facst provided.
Contact Animal Control in the city/county where you live and file a complaint.
Unfortunately, pet items are very diffiicfult to fund over such issues and equally difficutl to establish liability over as they are rarely intended... Read Answer
This sounds more like a "hatfeilds vs. McCoys" situation. As such, you will need to retain a lawyer to review these facts in detail OBJECTIVELY and... Read Answer
Certainly - assuming its a LEGITIMATE service animal and not just "listed" as one, that is not unbridled right to have the animal on the property.... Read Answer
Call me on my cell phone (615-646-9417) and I will be glad to discuss it with you.
I dont see a case here. A free spay is not a generic free surgery. If the surgey was other than a spay or neuter that would be at your expense.
A claim can be made against your homeowners insurance, however depending on your deductable it may be wiser to arrange something out of pocket.
This all revolves around your contract terms. You may need a lawyer to review them to get a handle on what was agreed to.
Can't do anything if animal control says there is no issue.
Suit is a potential and trying to downplay a bite event with chanting with the word "nip" that became a cut won't help. If your home owners inusrance... Read Answer
Generally no as this would likely violate FHA regulations. Be aware that there is a growing trend of LL challenging such claims especially if your... Read Answer
This is an issuewhere you use ESA and SA standards along with "animal" and not dog which can be an issue. A LEGITIMATE medically documents SA or ESA... Read Answer
I believe that once you surrender, you have the same rights as anyone else to adopt. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact... Read Answer
This will all revolve around WHY the police were at your property and whether you want to spend the money out of pocket to sue over such case as it... Read Answer
This is an issue about the terms of the "giving" the cat away. There is no "legal help" that will address such an issue absent some personal favor... Read Answer
Sounds like a viable animal attack case - the key is insurance and ability to collect on a claim.
There is no answer to such a question without details. Other than that there are many times where homeless people run afoul of law enforcement and... Read Answer
I don't know enough about vet medicine to tell you whether to sue or not.
Contact animal control in your city/county.
Since he bought them to you in Tennessee, then you can sue him here.