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Security-Widefield Landlord Dog Bite Lawyers
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Landlord Liability For Dog Bites On Security-Widefield Rental Property
McCormick & Murphy are Security-Widefield landlord dog bite lawyers for people hurt by a dog in a rental, apartment, or HOA property. We file in El Paso County Combined Courts.
Colorado's dog bite statute, C.R.S. § 13‑21‑124, is written to hold dog owners responsible. It does not make a landlord strictly liable simply because the attack happened on rental property they own or manage.
That does not end the inquiry. A landlord, property manager, or homeowners association can face a separate negligence claim if the facts show they knew about a dangerous dog on the property and failed to do anything about it, or if the attack happened in a common area they controlled, like a shared yard, breezeway, or parking area at a Security-Widefield apartment or townhome complex.
These cases require looking at what the landlord or HOA actually knew, when they knew it, and what control they had over the space where the bite occurred. We investigate both the dog owner's conduct and the property manager's or association's role before deciding who the right defendants are.
Leases, HOA Rules, and Records That Show What The Landlord Knew
Lease agreements and HOA rules often matter here. A lease with a breed restriction, a pet addendum, or prior complaint records can show the landlord had notice of a dog living on the property or knew about a specific dog's behavior. A breed restriction alone does not prove liability, but it can be one piece of evidence about what the landlord knew and whether they enforced their own rules.
We also look at maintenance and complaint records, emails or texts between tenants and management, prior incident reports, and who had authority over common areas where the attack happened. The dog owner's homeowner or renter insurance is usually the first place we look for coverage, but a landlord's or HOA's property policy can raise a second question worth examining, since not every landlord policy responds to a dog bite claim.
- Get medical care and keep records of the treatment you received
- Photograph the location of the attack, including any common area involved
- Get the dog owner's name and, if known, their unit or lease information
- Save any lease, HOA rules, or pet policy documents you have access to
- Write down what you knew about the dog before the attack and how you knew it
Rental And HOA Properties Near U.S. Highway 85, Bradley Road, And Fontaine Boulevard
Security-Widefield has a mix of rental complexes and HOA-governed neighborhoods near U.S. Highway 85, Bradley Road, Fontaine Boulevard, and Widefield Boulevard, along with properties closer to Fountain. Attacks in shared yards, walkways, or parking areas at these properties raise the landlord and HOA questions this page covers.
If you were treated at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs after a bite on rental or HOA property, keep those records. Claims involving El Paso County landlords or associations are typically handled through El Paso County Combined Courts, and we work these cases from our office at 929 W Colorado Ave in Colorado Springs.
Investigating Security-Widefield Landlord Liability & Client Office Access
Security-Widefield landlord dog bite lawyers examine what property managers and HOAs knew about dangerous dogs on rental property near U.S. Highway 85, Bradley Road, and Fontaine Boulevard, and whether attacks in common areas support a negligence claim in El Paso County Combined Courts.
- Lease Records & HOA Rules: We review lease agreements, pet addendums, breed restrictions, complaint records, emails between tenants and management, and prior incident reports to determine what the landlord or HOA knew about a dog's presence or behavior before the attack occurred.
- Common Area Control: Attacks in shared yards, breezeways, or parking areas at Security-Widefield apartment or townhome complexes raise questions about who controlled the space where the bite happened and whether the property manager or association failed to act on known risks.
- Office Access: Clients meet with our team at 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 ↗ — with home or hospital consultations available if severe injuries prevent travel.
Losses Tied To A Landlord Liability Claim
- Medical treatment for bite wounds and related injuries
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Lost income during recovery
- Pain and suffering
- Future medical care if additional treatment is needed
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Your Security-Widefield Landlord Dog Bite Questions Answered
Do I need Security-Widefield landlord dog bite lawyers after an injury?
Call Security-Widefield landlord dog bite lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The nearest office is at 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
Can I sue my landlord if my neighbor's dog bit me?
It depends on what the landlord knew and where the attack happened. If they knew about a dangerous dog and did nothing, or the bite occurred in a common area they controlled, you may have a separate negligence claim against them in addition to any claim against the dog owner.
Does a no-pets or breed-restriction clause in my lease help my case?
It can show the landlord had rules in place and information about pets on the property, which is relevant to notice. It does not by itself prove the landlord is liable; we still need to show what they knew and how they responded.
Will the landlord's insurance pay for my injuries?
The dog owner's homeowner or renter policy is usually the first source we check. A landlord's property policy is a separate question and does not automatically cover dog bite claims, so we look at both when deciding where a claim can be made.
What if the attack happened in a shared area of my apartment complex?
Common areas like shared yards, breezeways, or parking lots are often under the property manager's or HOA's control. That control is part of what we examine when deciding whether a negligence claim against the property exists alongside a claim against the dog's owner.
What should I do first if I was bitten on rental property in Security-Widefield?
Get medical care, document the scene and the dog if possible, and save any lease or HOA paperwork you have. Then contact us for a free consultation so we can look at both the dog owner's and the property's potential responsibility.
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