Dogs and legal liability

[Chad Lopes]

I am very curious about legal liability related to pets. From what I understand, there has been quite a bit of change in in case law recently that may or may not put more liability on the landlord (Maryland case). What if you don't allow dogs and then a tenant sneaks one in after moving in? If something happens (dog attack, etc.) is the landlord liable? What if I allow a dog and the dog then bites someone? Am I liable in this situation? Does the dog breed matter? There are a lot of posts on this but nothing I can find address the latest and greatest in terms of landlord liability. I understand that only a lawyer can give me perfect advice, but any insight would be appreciated.