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Survivors of Deadly Bronx Fire Sue Landlords Alleging They Knew of Safety Problems

Survivors of a Bronx apartment building fire that killed 17 people last week have already filed a lawsuit, charging that the landlords knew of defective and unsafe conditions in high-rise building. Rosa Reyes and Felix Martinez allege in the class-action …

Kentucky Bill Would Shield Landlords From Liability in Dog Bite Cases

Kentucky lawmakers gave final approval Monday evening to a bill protecting landlords from liability in dog attacks on their rental property when the animals belong to their tenants. The measure stems from a 2012 Kentucky Supreme Court ruling that said …

Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Protecting Landlord From Liability in Dog Attacks

Landlords who live on their own property would not be financially liable for a tenant’s dog if it attacks another person under a bill passed by the Kentucky Senate. Republican Sen. Chris Girdler of Somerset called the bill an effort …