chihuahua puppy and my rented property?!

kitschkitty

I agree that you have to be upfront and ask your landlord.

If you approach them with all the facts (type of dog etc) offer extra deposit and agree to cleaning of carpets, then at least you've done all you can to put your case forward and shown that you've considered the impact on them.

If they say no I really wouldn't go ahead and get one though.

Mely

YorkiePud wrote: »

Mely all the little girls I have had have been little angels ... I am on my third little boy and OMG! ... he is just over 2 years old and he will be the first dog who gets an ASBO, I am sure of it!!

I know they will differ dog to dog, but this little chap is so vocal!! ... not being naughty and constant yapping, but he is certainly noisier than the girls were!!
The boys I've had have all been rather vocal, active, boisterous and "full of it" ... !! Fabulous, of course, to have such a fun companion but it might be as well to get a little girl chi than a boy if the accent's gonna be on a quieter dog!!!!

Yorkiepud...my female Chihuahua is a little Angel too...bless her! Shes the first Chi that ive ever owned, since wanting one from when i was a child. Going by your post the boys are a lot more work, but there all adorable, arent they:D

coolio_2

There is some 1999 Act from the Dept Trade and Industry that states a no pet clause is not legally allowed.

Found it

http://www.letlink.co.uk/letting-factsheets/factsheets/factsheet-10---the-unfair-terms-in-consumer-contracts-regulations-1999.html

ClareEmily

Hi We have a house bunny who has her own room in our rented flat, although there is not really a noise problem apart from thumping feet at 2am in the morning arghhh, we had to sign a pet agreement to cover any damage done by her, and also another flea agreement, so that they can claim from us after we move out if they then find fleas in the carpet...nice.

It cost about £50.

I think always be honest, and upfront and hopefully you will get your pup soon.

Clare x

catkins

pukkamum wrote: »

I think a main reason for the 'no pets' clause is the doggy smell i know this was the issue my landlord had with pets as he was quite happy with us having cats but would not allow dogs as the doggy smell lingers for ages.

I am sorry but I disagree with this statement. I have a dog and 2 cats and my house does not smell. If it did my mother in law would be the first to tell me. In fact I have asked her and she has said it does not although I am sure she would really love to be able to say it does.

I have lived in 3 rented houses over the last 6 years and all the landlords have allowed my animals. I told them about them when I went to look at the properties and also said if any of them did any damage I would of course get it repaired or pay for the landlord to get it repaired. They have all been fine with it and 2 of the landlords were strict with other rules.

My animals have never caused any damage (as I was sure they would not) unlike the children of the previous tenant of my present house! They drew over a lot of the walls and had peed on the carpet in the living room so much it was soaking and stunk. I know for sure she did not have any animals so it was definitely her children!

You can only ask. Personally if the landlord said no I would find another flat.

YorkiePud_3

Mely wrote: »

Yorkiepud...my female Chihuahua is a little Angel too...bless her! Shes the first Chi that ive ever owned, since wanting one from when i was a child. Going by your post the boys are a lot more work, but there all adorable, arent they:D

Well don't get me wrong, Dylan is faaaabulous and I wouldn't change him for the world, but I am sure he has ADHD!! He's not naughty in a bad way, but he is so mischievious. Whereas my little girls would lay down and snuggle up with me and want the whole snuggling up bit, this little stinkeroonie doesn't stop for one minute!!

He gets plenty of exercise and is a joy to walk outside, nothing phases him, not even a busy shopping centre, but you just can't take your eyes off him! When he does lay down and sleep it is because he is totally exhausted, not because he wants to snuggle up with you for a bit.

Having said that, he is very very loving ... but omg he is a handful!!

I've found the same thing with parrots too ... the little girl I had was beautiful and she would lay snuggled down in my arm or lay on my chest with her head tucked underneath my neck and sleep, but the little boy I have now ...well, let's just say his favourite sentence is "No, stop that, naughty naughty naughty naughty!" ... ha ha ha!!

Still, keeps me on my toes!!

CFC

coolio wrote: »

There is some 1999 Act from the Dept Trade and Industry that states a no pet clause is not legally allowed.

Found it

http://www.letlink.co.uk/letting-factsheets/factsheets/factsheet-10---the-unfair-terms-in-consumer-contracts-regulations-1999.html

What makes you think a 'no pet' clause is not legally allowed or that a court would consier it an unfair term in a consumer contract? I've never heard of that, it seems extremely unlikely, and the link you've provided doesn't demonstrate it?

foreign_correspondent

I am pretty sure it is legal too, and very unwise to ignore unless you want to have to move, or end up getting rid of a pet.

When I rented my house out (whilst abroad) I was given the option to specify whether I would allow pets and/or smokers. It is my property and if I dont want the neighbours complaining about a barking dog, or whatever, thats my perogative. I dont have to let anyone rent it!

Personally, I said I was flexible re: pets, but not keen on smokers. However, I do know many pet owners struggle to find landlords that are accomodating.

For any potential dogs sake - Do not risk it without written consent - the landlord may say yes, then change his mind if the neighbours complain, or start saying 'why cant they have a dog if you can', or whatever!

feelinggood_2

PIXIEBUM wrote: »

tbh the elephants upstairs make more noise than a dog.

the land lord is private rented and will take everything you have said people!

thank you very much

No matter how noisy your neighbours are, I htink it is worth considering the noise the dog will make. You may not always have the same neighbours, and just because your neighbours now are noisy, doesn't mean they won't complain.