No pets allowed???

westv

chickmug wrote: »

But it is not your decision about having a dog there it is up to the Landlord surely?

And the landlord doesn't know you personally so how do they know what sort of owner you would be?

chickmug

westv wrote: »

And the landlord doesn't know you personally so how do they know what sort of owner you would be?

I am not quite sure what you mean - sorry?

Do you mean what sort of dog owner you would be?

westv

chickmug wrote: »

I am not quite sure what you mean - sorry?

Do you mean what sort of dog owner you would be?

You said that it wasn't up to the OP about the dog it was up to the land lord and I added that the landlord didn't know the OP personally so he/she wouldn't know if they were a good or bad owner.

louiseg0151

westv wrote: »

You said that it wasn't up to the OP about the dog it was up to the land lord and I added that the landlord didn't know the OP personally so he/she wouldn't know if they were a good or bad owner.

I don't really see what that has to do with anything. If that was the way landlords thought, they'd never rent a house out to anyone would they?

westv

louiseg0151 wrote: »

I don't really see what that has to do with anything. If that was the way landlords thought, they'd never rent a house out to anyone would they?

Eh?! it has everything to do with everything. Why is it that many landlords don't accept HB? I'm sure that the majority of HB tenants are excellent but it's the small minority that spoil it for the rest. A landlord can't know who is a good HB and who is not and that's one reason why many will not accept them. It's the same with pets. I'm sure most owners are very aware of their pets and ensure that the house is clean. However, a small minority aren't as conscientious. How's is the land lord supposed to know which sort a prospective tenant is?

louiseg0151

westv wrote: »

Eh?! it has everything to do with everything. Why is it that many landlords don't accept HB? I'm sure that the majority of HB tenants are excellent but it's the small minority that spoil it for the rest. A landlord can't know who is a good HB and who is not and that's one reason why many will not accept them. It's the same with pets. I'm sure most owners are very aware of their pets and ensure that the house is clean. However, a small minority aren't as conscientious. How's is the land lord supposed to know which sort a prospective tenant is?

I'm sure alot of landlords don't accept HB due to the councils being completely unreliable when it comes to sending the payments to the tenants. I know that's why my previous landlord turned town 2 HB tenants.

And ok, going by your logic - how does a landlord know you're not a party animal or someone that's going to stay at home all day every day getting wasted and playing on a games console or something? How does a landlord know you're not going to have some friends round that will trash the house? They don't...and that's what the deposit scheme is for. There is no way the landlord knows anything about the tenant other than what they put on the application form (I haven't even met my landlord because it's all been done through the LA).

westv

Yes, yes. If you say so.
Why not just ring the agent/landlord about it today. If they say yes, all well and fine. If they so no then that's life.

theartfullodger

Chickmug stated...

I really don't think dog owners can smell their dogs as in my opinion they always do leave a smell

- Thanks, I agree chick but to particularly single out dog owners as "always do leave a smell" whilst perhaps correct, ,is it not a bit of a direct, personal contact about their habits??

Pause for flames...

Cheers!

Lodger

chickmug

theartfullodger wrote: »

Chickmug stated...


- Thanks, I agree chick but to particularly single out dog owners as "always do leave a smell" whilst perhaps correct, ,is it not a bit of a direct, personal contact about their habits??

Pause for flames...

Cheers!

Lodger

You in a frivolous mood?

Good it lightens things up on this dark and gloomy afternoon;)

catkins

chickmug wrote: »

Sorry as this will sound rude but I really don't think dog owners can smell their dogs as in my opinion they always do leave a smell. As an agent I have taken on many properties where there are dogs and time and time again, after viewings, the feedback comments are on the dog smell putting people off. This smell seems to permeate the fabric of the property and even professional carpet cleaning does not work. Unless it is bought by another dog owner.

Those who say my commment are not fair need to see it from the others point of view and find LL's and LA's who will accept pets and not just berate those like me who will never allow them anywhere near my houses.

As I said above, if my house smelt (I have a large dog and 2 cats) my mother in law would tell me. She is a very nasty woman and has made rude comments but she has never once mentioned about any smells in my house.

The smell of dog does NOT permeate fabric.

I just cannot believe most landlords do not have a problem with children and yet refuse animals. Children can cause far more damage than an animal.

When I have looked at houses to rent some of them have been filthy and disgusting - I would not let my dog live in them.