Renting with pets

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taxsaver wrote: »

No, it's that a TOTAL exclusion of pets would be considered as unenforceable a that would, for example, prevent having a single goldfish in a bowl. A clause requiring LL consent, which would not be 'unreasonably' withheld would likely be fine. Some pets, puppies are an example, can be very destructive and it is not unreasonable for a LL to wish to know and protect his property, possibly with an increased deposit and agreement to meet fair cleaning professional costs.

Really? The clause i my contract specifically excludes all pets. Does that mean its not enforceable?

The_Palmist

Are you sure its a good idea given that you will be busy looking after a baby soon ?

I am a dog lover myself and made the mistake of bringing a pup home without checking with LL first in my uni years. My LL asked me to shift, I ended up returning the pup to the breeder without and refunds.

Please do think if you can provide a good environment to the dog. I am against keeping dogs in apartments unless you stay at home all day and have plenty of time to play with the dog.

prudryden

xXMessedUpXx wrote: »

Really? The clause i my contract specifically excludes all pets. Does that mean its not enforceable?

It would be up to a third party and would probably depend on what kind of pet it is.

hazyjo

I'd never take the risk of not asking! My pets have always been part of the family. What would you do if there was a problem with the LL - give the dog up? Move out? Shouldn't imagine your reference would be too great. I would only ever consider renting a place where my cats would be allowed.

Apart from that, I agree with Soniclord above in that you should respect the LL's wishes.

Please don't get a dog if you both work Dogs are bloody hard work - especially puppies. I nearly fell out with a very close friend who recently got a dog despite everyone (including me) PLEADING with her not to. It did not suit her circumstances in any way, shape or form. I knew exactly where it would head. She got the dog anyway, then gave it up a week or so later. I was in absolute bits.

Also, if kids are on the horizon, I'd have them before a dog. You don't know how the dog will react to babies/kids in the house after they've been used to being your 'babies' for a while.

Jx

Snazzy

I specifically stated 'no pets' when I rented my house out because I'm very allergic to cats and slightly allergic to dogs. There's no harm in asking whether you could have a pet but please respect the landlords answer if it's no.

birduk

My rental said 'NO PETS' on the advert. Many agencies put that as a blanket policy when they advertise.

On seeing my house, it had a cat flap, so I asked the landlady (who was showing me round) and my cats and I have been here, very happy for 2.5 years. :T

If you don't ask, you don't get. But be honest with them if you can. Dogs are a bit more destuctive and more hard work, so please have a serious think before you decide to own one.

gazfocus

As everyone else has said, be upfront and honest with the LA/LL and respect their wishes if the answer's no. We enquired about roughly 10 properties a few weeks ago and only 2 told us they'd allow our 2 small dogs but at least we didn't waste our time looking round houses where our dogs wouldn't be welcome.

RedwoodBrook

Please don't get a dog if you're wife is just about to give birth. It's not fair on the dog more than anything.