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A couple has recently rented one of my apartments. They have two dogs, one of which is a part pit bull and vicious. Before I or a contractor or the super enter the apartment they tie it up in the backyard. This morning it somehow got loose, entered the apartment, ran past me and viciously attacked the handyman. Bit through his pants but didn’t break his skin. It could have been much worse. I’m not sure that this dog can be controlled, especially by the woman.
I’m certainly concerned for the safety of anyone entering the apartment but I’m also concerned about the other residents or visitors being hurt or even threatened as the dog is walked from or into the building.
Can I legally demand that they get rid of this dog? If it does attack and hurt someone on my property, can I be held responsible?