OVERVIEW
In May 2024, in the case of Walpole v. Crisol, 2024 ONCA 400 (“Walpole”), the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court”) was tasked with making a crucial determination of whether a landlord could be held liable for damages caused by a tenant’s dog.
An improper decision risked opening the flood gates to landlords being forced to assume the role of insurers.