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[A] landowner may be liable for injuries resulting from an attack by a bad dog owned by a tenant, if the landowner knows of the presence of the animal and its vicious propensity, and has the ability to control its presence. Source Sanzare v. Varesi, 681 So.2d 785, 786 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996). See also 1. Ramirez v. M.L. Management Co., Inc., 920 So.2d 36, 39 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005) (“[A] landlord has a duty to protect its tenants in connection with a vicious dog of which the landlord has knowledge.”). . Barrwood Homeowners Ass’n, Inc. v. Maser, 675 So.2d 983, 984 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996).(“[A] landowner could be held liable for damages caused by a dog on its property where there was sufficient evidence from which a jury could determine that the landlord had knowledge of the vicious dog’s presence and had the ability to control the premises.”). 3. Vasques v. Lopez, 509 So.2d 1241, 1242 (Fla. 4th DCA 1987) (“[TJhe owner of premises may be liable for injuries resulting from an attack by a bad dog owned by a tenant if the landlord knows of the presence of the animal and its vicious propensity, N

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