Maryland Court of Appeals decision affects Pit Bull owners and Property Owners

The Maryland Court of Appeals recent decision of, Tracey v. Solesky (No. 53, September Term 2012) holding owners of Pit Bulls to a strict liability standard has created great controversy.

If you are a pit bull owner, or you have a tenant who owns a pit bull, you will want to read carefully the opinion of Maryland’s highest court – there is a summary of the ruling on the first page of the case – http://mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2012/53a11.pdf.

In addition, you will want to see what Marylanders are saying about the decision, by reading this article in the Baltimore Sun-
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/breaking/bs-md-pit-bull-response-20120501,0,1735050.story.

Email me with any questions if you are a landlord or pit bull owner.