Cyclone Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 It's a really important distinction. It is NOT shared space. It is the private space that is owned entirely by the neighbouring couple with the dog. The tentants do not have "free access" they have a right of access to the property they rent. This access is not being restricted. If (in that situation) someone asked me to fence off and give up part of my garden, I'd tell them where to jump. Free access or a right to pass across it is important. And the fact that it is NOT shared space is absolutely key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Do the dog owners have an obligation to control the dog when someone is exercising their right to access? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle-82 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Do the dog owners have an obligation to control the dog when someone is exercising their right to access? With it being shared access you may presume so but I really don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjames Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 It's a really important distinction. It is NOT shared space. It is the private space that is owned entirely by the neighbouring couple with the dog. The tentants do not have "free access" they have a right of access to the property they rent. This access is not being restricted. If (in that situation) someone asked me to fence off and give up part of my garden, I'd tell them where to jump. Free access or a right to pass across it is important. And the fact that it is NOT shared space is absolutely key. I have to agree on this one. The neighbour has every right to tell you to take a hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 With it being shared access you may presume so but I really don't know. http://blogs.rspca.org.uk/insights/2014/05/14/how-the-changes-to-the-dangerous-dogs-act-affect-you-and-your-dog/#.V0hgn0Y0hZ4 It seems to be the case that the dog owners are responsible for controlling the dog while it is on their property, not just in public places. However, I think your tennants should be contacting the dog owners landlord if they have an issue, not you as their landlord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 It all depends on your definition of 'control'. Fencing another area of garden off is simply restricting the dogs movement, if you stuffed it into a cage would you claim it's being 'controlled' as well?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 It all depends on your definition of 'control'. Fencing another area of garden off is simply restricting the dogs movement, if you stuffed it into a cage would you claim it's being 'controlled' as well?? Well I'd say that the people exercising their right to cross the area should be able to do it without feeling afraid, being threatened, bitten or coming into contact with the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 That's no definition of control is it?? They haven't been bitten, and they are naturally afraid of any dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 That's no definition of control is it?? They haven't been bitten, and they are naturally afraid of any dog. It's responsibility of the dog owners to put the steps in place to control the dog. What would you suggest they do to ensure that people can enter that area without feeling intimidated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 How would these dog owners feel if your tenants exercised their right to leave their gates open or removed the gates altogether? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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