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higgledypiggledy_pop
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I am renting a flat to a couple on a 12 month tenancy agreement. When they applied they did not say anything about having a pet and in the tenancy agreement it states that tenants must get permission for any pets from the landlord first. I have been informed by a neighbour that one of the tenants has been seen going in and out of the flat with a dog, and the dog has also been seen in the garden. I asked the tenants about it and they claimed that it didn't belong to them but was a friend's who had been visiting or had left the dog there for a short time. I told them that I did not want a dog in the flat at all even if it was a friend's and that they should stop allowing the friend to bring the dog in, but it has been seen again since by my neighbour who watches and keeps me informed, when the woman tenant is around she often seems to have the dog with her.
I think that the dog is probably really theirs or has been staying with them and I don't want it there. How can I go about ending their tenancy for breach of contract? Will I have to obtain proof that the dog is there? Does it matter legally whether it belongs to them or not?
They also pre-paid all 12 months of their rent before moving in and have eight months remaining on the tenancy, will this make it harder for me to get them out?
I think that the dog is probably really theirs or has been staying with them and I don't want it there. How can I go about ending their tenancy for breach of contract? Will I have to obtain proof that the dog is there? Does it matter legally whether it belongs to them or not?
They also pre-paid all 12 months of their rent before moving in and have eight months remaining on the tenancy, will this make it harder for me to get them out?
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I wouldn't have though so, but you can claim back for any damage caused by the dog after they leave.
Give them a chance though, its really hard to find places to rent if you have pets and if they are otherwise good tenants and the dog is well trained and well behaved, maybe its not the end of the world?0 -
higgledypiggledy_pop wrote: »I am renting a flat to a couple on a 12 month tenancy agreement. When they applied they did not say anything about having a pet and in the tenancy agreement it states that tenants must get permission for any pets from the landlord first. - You really need to quote the EXACT phrase. I have been informed by a neighbour that one of the tenants has been seen going in and out of the flat with a dog, and the dog has also been seen in the garden. I asked the tenants about it and they claimed that it didn't belong to them but was a friend's who had been visiting or had left the dog there for a short time. I told them that I did not want a dog in the flat at all even if it was a friend's and that they should stop allowing the friend to bring the dog in, but it has been seen again since by my neighbour who watches and keeps me informed, when the woman tenant is around she often seems to have the dog with her. - Stop spying on your tenants
I think that the dog is probably really theirs or has been staying with them and I don't want it there. How can I go about ending their tenancy for breach of contract? - how long left on the 12 month tenancy? you cant really, you'd have to convince a court and frankly they aren't going to evict over this. Will I have to obtain proof that the dog is there? Does it matter legally whether it belongs to them or not? - no
They also pre-paid all 12 months of their rent before moving in and have eight months remaining on the tenancy, will this make it harder for me to get them out?
Yes, you wont get them out before the 8 months are up. Don't waste money on it.
Also sell up once you do legally evict them, in about 12-14 months, via the courts.0 -
Are they otherwise good tenants? Pay their rent on time?
Why would you want to throw that away on the sayso of a neighbour?0 -
That's creepy.higgledypiggledy_pop wrote: »my neighbour who watches and keeps me informed0 -
Arrange for an inspection and if the dog is affecting the property then have a word. If everything seems clean then I would leave them. Is it wooden floors?0
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Actually it sounds delightfully quaint. I would have installed concealed cameras in the flat.fairy_lights wrote: »That's creepy.0 -
Yes, you wont get them out before the 8 months are up. Don't waste money on it.
Also sell up once you do legally evict them, in about 12-14 months, via the courts.
I'm sorry, I don't understand - why would I need to evict them after their tenancy agreement is up, can't I just not renew the tenancy? And I don't want to sell the flat....0 -
higgledypiggledy_pop wrote: »I'm sorry, I don't understand - why would I need to evict them after their tenancy agreement is up, can't I just not renew the tenancy? And I don't want to sell the flat....
Oh dear...0 -
glasgowdan wrote: »Arrange for an inspection and if the dog is affecting the property then have a word. If everything seems clean then I would leave them. Is it wooden floors?
No it's mostly carpet. I am allergic to dogs so I always said I would never have dogs in my flat in case I need to live there again.0
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