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Pets & Renting Query?
I think I read that a private landlord and Housing Associations have to allow you to keep a Cat and it is Law. Anyone know of any links that state this? I would be very grateful.
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There is no such law although there is a Bill currently before Parliament. (However it's got many hurdles to cross if it's ever to become law). See
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There is therefore currently no requirement upon private landlords to take pets. The "Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities" states:
"17.63 Housing authorities will need to be sensitive to the importance of pets to some applicants, particularly elderly people and rough sleepers who may rely on pets for companionship. Although it will not always be possible to make provision for pets, the Secretary of State recommends that housing authorities give careful consideration to this aspect when making provision for applicants who wish to retain their pet".
The CAB's advice regarding pets in rented properties can be found here:
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As an aside, I'll mention that my friend moved into a brand new housing association bungalow a couple of years ago. It's semi-detached, with the bungalow next door to it being virtually identical except for the fact that it's been adapted for use by a disabled person. The housing associations tenancy rules permit my friend to have pets but it prohibits their next door neighbour from doing so, which I see as discrimination against disabled people!
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and
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There is therefore currently no requirement upon private landlords to take pets. The "Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities" states:
"17.63 Housing authorities will need to be sensitive to the importance of pets to some applicants, particularly elderly people and rough sleepers who may rely on pets for companionship. Although it will not always be possible to make provision for pets, the Secretary of State recommends that housing authorities give careful consideration to this aspect when making provision for applicants who wish to retain their pet".
The CAB's advice regarding pets in rented properties can be found here:
https:/
As an aside, I'll mention that my friend moved into a brand new housing association bungalow a couple of years ago. It's semi-detached, with the bungalow next door to it being virtually identical except for the fact that it's been adapted for use by a disabled person. The housing associations tenancy rules permit my friend to have pets but it prohibits their next door neighbour from doing so, which I see as discrimination against disabled people!
No it is not law.A private owner can state no pets and there is nothing that states he cannot .It his is property and he can make the rules on renting it in accordance with legal requirements as long as it conforms to all safety regulations as well ie gas,electric safety.It is then upto the person looking for rented property to either accept the conditions or look elsewhere.But you can be evicted if after renting you then get a pet in without permission
I allowed one of my Tenants to have a cat and after he left it cost £2000 to repair the damage -all the wallpaper up to one metre had been scratched off, the carpets were soddened with cat urine and there were lumps of dried-up cat poo under the kitchen cabinets. No Law would prevent me from not allowing Pets, it's my private accommodation and apart from the obvious discriminations including colour creed or sexual orientation, I can choose who to have in my houses.
To a substantial degree I echo TTT's sentiment. We still have our rented properties as there are good long term tenants in them but I can see that if/when it comes to finding replacements the prospects will be too unattractive to continue. Rental property, at least in our area, is increasingly becoming the preserve of large companies and rents (except ours) are rising accordingly to cover the headaches. One of the current tenants, someone we knew of from before, has another year's unique permission to keep a dog in "foster" and then it must be out and complete renewal of flooring, deep cleaning is to follow at the tenant's expense.
ttt with careful planning its not difficult to keep the deposit. You photograph every room before the Tenant goes in, do an Inventory which is signed by the Tenant and do the same on departure. Then if there is a problem you send in the photos and documents to the relevant DPI. I've had three deposits retained -two at 100% and the third enough to cover the soft furnishings they took with them and a cracked window.
you can put in no pets rule into a lease
I am not sure if the Pets Bill will vary this
I wd be surprised if it were grounds for eviction even if it were specified it was. ( yeah yeah I know what about a five legged cat as big as a lynx that ate little babies - no dragged little babies froo da cat flap) - some still alive !
the metre damage is claimable as it is clearly NOT wear and tear
and remember folks - pet keepers are calmer esp single men, and much less likely to smoke dope pick fights and pick up prostitutes and smash the place up
so yeah i allow them
I am not sure if the Pets Bill will vary this
I wd be surprised if it were grounds for eviction even if it were specified it was. ( yeah yeah I know what about a five legged cat as big as a lynx that ate little babies - no dragged little babies froo da cat flap) - some still alive !
the metre damage is claimable as it is clearly NOT wear and tear
and remember folks - pet keepers are calmer esp single men, and much less likely to smoke dope pick fights and pick up prostitutes and smash the place up
so yeah i allow them
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