LL won't let us have a dog..

hayley11

theartfullodger wrote: »

a) Spelling
b) The "going to try and train it properly" kinda hints at why any Landlord might say no...if the trying disnae work out..

Better start looking for somewhere else to rent..

Cheers!

Lodger

Why on earth would I start looking for somewhere else to rent? Did you have anything constructive to say or are you just bored? :rolleyes:

What I meant by "try and train it properly" is that I am not a dog trainer, therefore I would never say that I can train it as good as they can but I will train it properly and it would be treated as a Guide Dog would be, i.e. no jumping up, no going upstairs, no jumping on the furniture etc.

crabcakesfordinneragain

Just asking as for complicated reasons we have been adopted by a cat. Our LL gave us verbal agreement via the EA when we move in, but concerned she may renage. We are planning to move out soon, so wouldn't be bothered by the notice (actually, it would probably solve a couple of things!) but just wanted to check - they can't fine you/deduct from your deposit for having a pet when you shouldn't unless the animal has caused specific damage?

frugallass

missile wrote: »

I suggest OP looks for a rental who will accept pets. However she may find that limited to those LL with very poorly maintained property.

I disagree with your statement....

I live in a modern luxury apartment and the landlord had no problems with us having a dog there - we didn't even have to pay an extra deposit.

frugallass

superfran_uk wrote: »

even the most mild mannered and well trained dogs can moult and cause disruption.

what has moulting got to do with a dog's behaviour LOL ?

talulahbeige_2

frugallass wrote: »

I disagree with your statement....

I live in a modern luxury apartment and the landlord had no problems with us having a dog there - we didn't even have to pay an extra deposit.

here here, I live in a nice little, well cared for house and my LL is more than happy to have pets in the house. The reason - she is an animal lover too!

missile

frugallass wrote: »

I disagree with your statement....

I live in a modern luxury apartment and the landlord had no problems with us having a dog there - we didn't even have to pay an extra deposit.

I am pleased for you both, but I would suggest this is not the norm. You are fortunate to have very understanding (niave:rolleyes:) LLs.

frugallass

missile wrote: »

You are fortunate to have a very understanding (niave:rolleyes:) LL.

Why is my landlord naive?

Pee

I bought a house because I couldn't find anywhere decent to rent that would allow my dog.

I think LL's take the view that whilst dogs are very nice, some owners do allow their dogs to create a mess. Even a well behaved dog and owner will leave hairs on carpets etc and even a smell in the house.

olias

hayley11 wrote: »

Thanks for all the advice, really appreciate it.

I think I will write him a letter and outline the reasons I want one. Then I will also offer to increase the deposit and tell him about the pet insurance and contents insurance. If that doesn't work then I will just leave it.

The dog I want is a Labrodor and I was going to try and train it properly. I've grown up with Guide Dogs and I love how obedient and well trained they are.

The thing that puzzled me though, I asked him directly and he said he'd have to ask the estate agents we rented it through, even though since we moved in we haven't dealt with them once, it's always been him or his secretary. You'd think he could just make the decision himself? It's his house after all.

Labradors can be very destructive! I have had two.

They stay in the 'puppy' stage for about 2 years before they even start to calm down.

Mine has chewed a wooden unit and clawed through the plasterboard leaving a hole into the cavity! They have also chewed two remote controls and a mobile!

Yes, they can be well trained - mine were eventually! but it's that initial training period when they can cause damage.

Olias

missile

frugallass wrote: »

Why is my landlord naive?

If you read my post properly before commenting .... you might understand :A