do i have to tell them about my dog???

BitterAndTwisted

I'm not wearing ruddy rose-tinted specs! From what the OP has stated they appear to give a damn about their pet and they have given no indication that that might be untrue. We just have to take that fact at face-value. But this is a discussion about a soon-to-be-homeless pet-owner trying secure rented accommodation, not about the responsibilities of pet-ownership. For that, I think you should pop over to the "Pets & Pet-care" forum where you can pontificate to your heart's content. If they'll let you

casualwalks

I rent and I have a dog. I would recommend trying gumtree, finding a rental without going through an EA would also be beneficial as there is less of a chance of a credit check.

I would also advise contacting LL even when adverts say no pets (especially if the property has been up for rent for a while). I'd be willing to bet most landlords would rather have a dog in their house, than no one at all.

Werdnal

casualwalks wrote: »

I rent and I have a dog. I would recommend trying gumtree, finding a rental without going through an EA would also be beneficial as there is less of a chance of a credit check.

I would also advise contacting LL even when adverts say no pets (especially if the property has been up for rent for a while). I'd be willing to bet most landlords would rather have a dog in either house, than no one at all.

I agree with everything you say except "less chance of a credit check". Any private LL would be an absolute fool not to get atleast a very basic check done - particularly in the current financial climate!

casualwalks

Werdnal wrote: »

I agree with everything you say except "less chance of a credit check". Any private LL would be an absolute fool not to get atleast a very basic check done - particularly in the current financial climate!

Oh I agree that it isn't sensible, but my personal experience of renting through gumtree or similar is that I have never had a credit check done by the LL (3 rental in total in the past 5 years). Maybe its just been the landlords I've encountered that haven't checked.

Eton_Rifle

I think the credit check will prove to be the greater problem to the OP than the dog.

A poor credit rating coupled with a dog will deter almost all landlords.

What options do people have when this misfortune befalls them? I have no idea and hope others can give good advice.

I very much hope things work out for the OP.

jjlandlord

Eton_Rifle wrote: »

I think the credit check will prove to be the greater problem to the OP than the dog.

In such a case, I think OP should secure a guarantor in advance and perhaps be prepared to offer to pay a few months rent in advance.

If she is sure that a credit check will show issues, perhaps the best policy would be to be upfront and tell the prospective landlord her situation right away.

zaksmum

Werdnal wrote: »

I agree with everything you say except "less chance of a credit check". Any private LL would be an absolute fool not to get atleast a very basic check done - particularly in the current financial climate!

We rented out a property some years ago and never got a credit check done. We just requested two months rent upfront as a deposit against damages and took out good quality landlord insurance.

Never had a problem.

Gwhiz

I've rented 2 properties in the last 3 years with my dog. No problems at all.

OP - as has been said you just need to go wider with your searches. If you put the effort in you should be able to find a place.

Pennylane

Gwhiz wrote: »

I've rented 2 properties in the last 3 years with my dog. No problems at all.

OP - as has been said you just need to go wider with your searches. If you put the effort in you should be able to find a place.

I agree. Go wider and be honest.;)

triggerrabbit

If you don't tell the landlord/letting agents about your dog then you will obviously be breaking the terms of the agreement and could be evicted again. Surely being evicted again will cause much more upset than keeping a dog. Secondly who is paying for your rent?