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over a year ago
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Landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on animals in properties – making it easier for tenants with pets to find suitable places to live.
The rule change has been published as part of the new Model Tenancy Agreement announced by the government this week (January 28) – meaning pets will be permitted in any property as part of standard rental contracts.
However, tenants will still have a legal duty to cover the cost of any damage to the property caused by their pets during the rental period.
If landlords do not wish for animals on the premises, they will need to object in writing within 28 days and provide ‘good reason’. This may be due to the property being too small and containing an impractical amount of space for animals to live.
Landlords can also charge higher deposits for tenants with pets – but the total must not breach the deposit cap introduced under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (usually five weeks’ rent) and must be protected in an authorised tenancy deposit scheme.
According to current government data, over half of adults in the UK own a pet – but just 7% of private landlords actively advertise pet-friendly properties.
Housing Minister Christopher Pincher said changes were made because current rules were not “right” for “a nation of animal lovers”.
The MP stated: “…only a tiny fraction of landlords advertise pet friendly properties and in some cases people have had to give up their beloved pets in order to find somewhere to live.
“Through the changes to the tenancy agreement we are making today, we are bringing an end to the unfair blanket ban on pets introduced by some landlords.
“This strikes the right balance between helping more people find a home that’s right for them and their pet while ensuring landlords’ properties are safeguarded against inappropriate or badly behaved pet.” |
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"Landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on animals in properties – making it easier for tenants with pets to find suitable places to live.
The rule change has been published as part of the new Model Tenancy Agreement announced by the government this week (January 28) – meaning pets will be permitted in any property as part of standard rental contracts.
However, tenants will still have a legal duty to cover the cost of any damage to the property caused by their pets during the rental period.
If landlords do not wish for animals on the premises, they will need to object in writing within 28 days and provide ‘good reason’. This may be due to the property being too small and containing an impractical amount of space for animals to live.
Landlords can also charge higher deposits for tenants with pets – but the total must not breach the deposit cap introduced under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (usually five weeks’ rent) and must be protected in an authorised tenancy deposit scheme.
According to current government data, over half of adults in the UK own a pet – but just 7% of private landlords actively advertise pet-friendly properties.
Housing Minister Christopher Pincher said changes were made because current rules were not “right” for “a nation of animal lovers”.
The MP stated: “…only a tiny fraction of landlords advertise pet friendly properties and in some cases people have had to give up their beloved pets in order to find somewhere to live.
“Through the changes to the tenancy agreement we are making today, we are bringing an end to the unfair blanket ban on pets introduced by some landlords.
“This strikes the right balance between helping more people find a home that’s right for them and their pet while ensuring landlords’ properties are safeguarded against inappropriate or badly behaved pet.”"
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"Landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on animals in properties – making it easier for tenants with pets to find suitable places to live.
The rule change has been published as part of the new Model Tenancy Agreement announced by the government this week (January 28) – meaning pets will be permitted in any property as part of standard rental contracts.
However, tenants will still have a legal duty to cover the cost of any damage to the property caused by their pets during the rental period.
If landlords do not wish for animals on the premises, they will need to object in writing within 28 days and provide ‘good reason’. This may be due to the property being too small and containing an impractical amount of space for animals to live.
Landlords can also charge higher deposits for tenants with pets – but the total must not breach the deposit cap introduced under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (usually five weeks’ rent) and must be protected in an authorised tenancy deposit scheme.
According to current government data, over half of adults in the UK own a pet – but just 7% of private landlords actively advertise pet-friendly properties.
Housing Minister Christopher Pincher said changes were made because current rules were not “right” for “a nation of animal lovers”.
The MP stated: “…only a tiny fraction of landlords advertise pet friendly properties and in some cases people have had to give up their beloved pets in order to find somewhere to live.
“Through the changes to the tenancy agreement we are making today, we are bringing an end to the unfair blanket ban on pets introduced by some landlords.
“This strikes the right balance between helping more people find a home that’s right for them and their pet while ensuring landlords’ properties are safeguarded against inappropriate or badly behaved pet.”"
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"Pets are family.You love them unconditionally and they are more loyal to us than you could ever imagine so this rule is right and overdue x "
Exactly
I rented for a long time, but when 'I' became 'us' I wanted a move for a little more private outside space
My existing landlord was OK with me having a dog but, when searching, I struggled so much to find somewhere new, that I actually ended up buying, even though I didn't really want a mortgage at my age
Only death will tear me from my 4 legged shadow  |
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As a landlord i dont think this is a good idea. I dont have a issue with tenants having dogs and other pets aslong as the property is looked after.
However if it was my own home that i was putting on rent and looking to move back into at a later date id not like someone to rent it if they had cats or dogs and i think 'i' being the home owner should have that choice. |
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"As a landlord i dont think this is a good idea. I dont have a issue with tenants having dogs and other pets aslong as the property is looked after.
However if it was my own home that i was putting on rent and looking to move back into at a later date id not like someone to rent it if they had cats or dogs and i think 'i' being the home owner should have that choice. "
And I being "the renter", disagree.
For far too long Landlords have been able to sidestep pets, with justification and its about time they got with the programme. A lot of rescue animals end up as such purely because the owners cant take them into rented accomodation, so al so as a long term fosterer for an animal charity, I welcome this news.
Its still not law anyway, so I will watch with interest, to see if this really changes things. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As a landlord i dont think this is a good idea. I dont have a issue with tenants having dogs and other pets aslong as the property is looked after.
However if it was my own home that i was putting on rent and looking to move back into at a later date id not like someone to rent it if they had cats or dogs and i think 'i' being the home owner should have that choice. "
You do have that choice. You can object in writing within 28 days and provide a good reason. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As a landlord i dont think this is a good idea. I dont have a issue with tenants having dogs and other pets aslong as the property is looked after.
However if it was my own home that i was putting on rent and looking to move back into at a later date id not like someone to rent it if they had cats or dogs and i think 'i' being the home owner should have that choice.
You do have that choice. You can object in writing within 28 days and provide a good reason. "
Just had a look into this theres many ways around it think god.  |
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"As a landlord i dont think this is a good idea. I dont have a issue with tenants having dogs and other pets aslong as the property is looked after.
However if it was my own home that i was putting on rent and looking to move back into at a later date id not like someone to rent it if they had cats or dogs and i think 'i' being the home owner should have that choice.
You do have that choice. You can object in writing within 28 days and provide a good reason.
Just had a look into this theres many ways around it think god. "
There's always wriggle room in these things
Blanket policy isn't helpful (either way)
This provides opportunity for responsible tenants and considerate landlords to meet half way |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As a landlord i dont think this is a good idea. I dont have a issue with tenants having dogs and other pets aslong as the property is looked after.
However if it was my own home that i was putting on rent and looking to move back into at a later date id not like someone to rent it if they had cats or dogs and i think 'i' being the home owner should have that choice.
You do have that choice. You can object in writing within 28 days and provide a good reason.
Just had a look into this theres many ways around it think god.
There's always wriggle room in these things
Blanket policy isn't helpful (either way)
This provides opportunity for responsible tenants and considerate landlords to meet half way"
I by no means say no, most my tenants have pets (dogs) im abit funny about cats as i had a tenant in a property that left and the mess smell left behind was unbearable plus 3 of her cats returned for months squarking at the door all nite which was a inconvenience to the new family.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As a landlord i dont think this is a good idea. I dont have a issue with tenants having dogs and other pets aslong as the property is looked after.
However if it was my own home that i was putting on rent and looking to move back into at a later date id not like someone to rent it if they had cats or dogs and i think 'i' being the home owner should have that choice.
You do have that choice. You can object in writing within 28 days and provide a good reason.
Just had a look into this theres many ways around it think god.
There's always wriggle room in these things
Blanket policy isn't helpful (either way)
This provides opportunity for responsible tenants and considerate landlords to meet half way
I by no means say no, most my tenants have pets (dogs) im abit funny about cats as i had a tenant in a property that left and the mess smell left behind was unbearable plus 3 of her cats returned for months squarking at the door all nite which was a inconvenience to the new family.
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I guess that’s part of renting it out to people...
I think it’s great that people don’t have to rip their hair out to rent a place that accepts pets! Especially in London I find a lot won’t accept people with pets
At the end of the day, the tenants are still liable for any damages so.. |
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