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Harold Lives in the Apartment Unit Next to Amelia

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Harold lives in the apartment unit next to Amelia.She is the proud owner of a pit bull named Sickem.Pets are allowed in the rental complex,which is a primary reason why Amelia rents there.She was once accosted and sexually abused by a person during one of her regular jogging trips.Following that experience,she purchased the trained dog,Sickem,which accompanies her whenever she leaves her apartment.Frequently Harold encounters Amelia about the premises,with Sickem on a leash.Sickem always growls at Harold,stares at him with menacing eyes,and pulls on the restraining leash in a threatening way.Each evening,at a fairly late hour,Amelia lets Sickem run free outside for about sixty minutes.Harold is deathly afraid that sooner or later he will face Sickem in the dark and that Sickem will attack and perhaps maim or even kill him.Which of the following actions should Harold take? Explain your answer.
a.Harold should tell Amelia of his fears and demand that she never untie Sickem.If she refuses,he should sue Amelia for tort damages based upon the fear he is suffering.
b.Harold should simply be careful to look and listen before getting out of his car to make sure that Sickem isn't in the vicinity.

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