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 A residential landlord may be liable to you, your family, and your guests for any injury sustained on the residential complex including injuries caused by a  slip and fall in an Ottawa  rental property. It is important to note that liability is not automatic and a landlord is not an insurer or guarantor of your safety or that of your family and guests.  However, if the reason for the fall or injury arises from a landlord’s failure to properly maintain the property then the landlord may indeed by liable to anyone who is hurt on the property.  Landlords can be held responsible if neglect causes a slip and fall injury  A landlord of a rental property is not protected from being sued or being liable for injuries sustained by a tenant, family of the tenant, or guests of the tenant(s), simply because the tenant is in possession of the rental unit. Residential leases will sometimes contain clauses or terms that appear to limit or attempt to insulate the landl...

Yes, if your dog bites another dog you can be held liable for damages. The Dog Owners’ Liability Act of Ontario provides that dog owners may be strictly liable for injuries suffered by persons and other dogs who are attacked or bitten by their dog. A  dog bite lawyer in Ottawa  may seek to extend the liability to several types of damages such as:  vet bills  funeral bills  pain and suffering damages  other out of pocket expenses  any expense incurred to deal with the incident.  In many cases, your tenant’s insurance or homeowners’ insurance will cover the claim and your insurer will appoint a  personal injury lawyer  to defend you and settle the case.  Owners are liable if their dog attacks or bites  The  Dog Owners’ Liability Act  is the provincial stature that makes dog owners liable for dog attacks and bites. Section 2 of the Act states “Liability of owner – 2 (1) The owner of a dog ...