7 top tips for renting the perfect pet-friendly home 🐶😺
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50% of all the adults in the UK currently own a pet, but it's not always straightforward to find a pet-friendly rental home 🐕🦺🐈
🐱 In fact, only around 7% of rental homes are advertised as suitable for furry (or scaly or feathered) friends
🐱 Landlords may be hesitant to allow pets in because they have concerns that the property may not be suitable - and those reasons may be deemed valid
🐱 The law states it will not be unreasonable for Landlord to withhold consent if there is a reasonable likelihood of a nuisance to the occupiers of neighbouring properties or significantly increase wear and tear to the Property
🐱 However, consent for pets is now the default under the Model Tenancy Agreement.
🐱 You may be asked to add a bit extra to your deposit to cover any additional wear and tear
🐱 A Landlord is prohibited from charging a fee to a Tenant who wishes to keep pets or other animals at the Property.
🐱 Also, Deposits must continue to meet the requirements under the Tenant Fees Act 2019
Top tips for finding a rental home for you and your pet
🐶 Be upfront about your pet - we would suggest, even before booking your viewing
🐶 Obtain a pet reference - including information such as: confirmation of no previous damage, behaviour and temperament, well-trained and housebroken
🐶 Get pet insurance - primarily covers veterinary costs, some policies also include third-party liability for damages
🐶 Be prepared to pay a higher rent - there is no law to prevent the Landlord asking for more rent to cover additional wear and tear
🐶 Highlight your responsibility as a pet owner - evidence of regular veterinary visits, up-to-date vaccinations, and any training certificates
🐶Look for pet-friendly properties - avoid apartment blocks. Even if your Landlord accepts, the building will not
🐶Prepare a pet CV - a photo, description of your pet’s daily routine etc
Can't I just not tell my Landlord about my pet?
No, you have to let your Landlord know. This is serious, if the owner discovers that you are keeping a pet without consent, you could find yourself evicted.
There are lots more top tips at the Lets with Pets website, including free resources for Tenants and Landlords 📖
For more information on renting with pets, you can email Gary (gary.pringle@cavendishproperty.co.uk) 📧
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