Is a landlord responsible for a tenant's dog bite?

In Oklahoma, a landlord is generally not responsible for a tenant’s dog bite. This is because Oklahoma has a one-bite rule, which is a legal doctrine that holds dog owners responsible for the injuries caused by their pets, regardless of whether the dog had bitten someone before. Under the one-bite rule, in order for a landlord to be held liable for a tenant’s dog bite, the landlord must have known or should have known that the dog was dangerous and failed to take appropriate action to prevent it from biting someone. In other words, if the landlord was aware that the dog had attacked someone previously or had displayed aggressive behavior and failed to take action, then he or she may be liable for any resulting injuries. In addition, if the landlord had written into the lease agreement that the tenant was not permitted to keep the dog in the rental unit, then the landlord may be liable if the tenant disobeyed this agreement and the dog caused an injury. Overall, a landlord in Oklahoma is generally not responsible for a tenant’s dog bite, unless the landlord had knowledge of the dog’s dangerous behavior and failed to take action or had specifically prohibited the tenant from keeping the pet in the rental unit.

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