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smccall
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The tenants of our rental property own a dog that recently ran across the street from our property and attacked a dog being walked on a leash by some neighbors. While trying to separate the animals, the neighbors sustained minor injuries (scratches etc)and their dog sustained injuries that were treated at a vet. The first we knew of this was several weeks later when the neighbors contacted us by mail
to ask us to turn in a claim to our homeowners insurance to cover their hospital & vet costs. We immediately contacted our tenants who initially denied the incident happened, but finally admitted it and said they would contact the neighbors and handle the situation. Apparently they did't, because we were just served with small claims court papers for damages of $5000.00. Are we liable since the incident DID NOT take place on our property and we have a signed lease agreement from the tenants with a NO pet clause.
We live in California so need help with our small claims laws. Thank You!
to ask us to turn in a claim to our homeowners insurance to cover their hospital & vet costs. We immediately contacted our tenants who initially denied the incident happened, but finally admitted it and said they would contact the neighbors and handle the situation. Apparently they did't, because we were just served with small claims court papers for damages of $5000.00. Are we liable since the incident DID NOT take place on our property and we have a signed lease agreement from the tenants with a NO pet clause.
We live in California so need help with our small claims laws. Thank You!