Will the Renters’ Rights Bill truly help Pet Owner-Tenants?
The Renters’ Rights Bill has some promising ideas to help tenants with pets, but how much it will actually change things depends on how it works alongside existing laws and whether landlords fully embrace the new rules.
What will the Renters’ Rights Bill do for Pet Owners?
The Right to Ask for a Pet
Under the new rules, tenants can formally REQUEST permission to keep a pet, and landlords can’t just say no without a good reason. This stops landlords from banning pets outright in tenancy agreements.Reasonable Refusals Only
If a landlord wants to say no, they’ll need to have a valid reason, like the property not being suitable for pets or other specific concerns. They can’t just refuse because they feel like it.Tenant Responsibilities
Tenants might have to get pet insurance to cover any damage their furry friends might cause. This is designed to reassure landlords while giving tenants more freedom.
Renting to Pet Owners: What Landlords in England Need to Know
As a landlord in England, deciding whether to rent a property to a tenant with pets requires careful consideration.
The Renters' Rights Bill will set out the statutory requirements for landlords to adhere to when a tenant requests consent to move into a rental property with a pet.
Life without Pets
A country of animal lovers. Cats, dogs, furry rodents, birds and reptiles, they form part of a family unit, they are important additions to daily life, providing comfort and joy.
However, since the Government announced the publication of a new tenancy agreement to help tenants who have well-behaved pets. This has caused some confusion in the housing sector, with many tenants believing that they have a statutory right to rent a property accompanied by their furry friends.
15 Reasons for Animal Lovers to be happy about 2019
The Twelve Days of Christmas features a lot of animals, and today it’s the turn of the Seven Swans a Swimming. Throughout the year the RSPCA has been active in ensuring that animals – both domestic and wild – are taken care of. This blog gives you an insight into what the charity has been doing over the last 12 months.
“2019 has been another busy year for our dedicated team, for everyone from our inspectors and our vets to our campaigners and our volunteers. It's been a busy year for you guys too, with supporters taking hundreds of thousands of actions to improve the lives of animals this year alone!