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To Landlords, would you Rent to a Pet owner?
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fierystormcloud wrote: ȣ100 per cat extra on the bond. Crazy! Cats don't do any damage.
This sort of comment is what causes some landlords not to rent to pet owners.
It shows a complete lack of knowledge.Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.0 -
BitterAndTwisted wrote: »Agencies will stand by the "no pets" rule as most of time they can't be bothered to contact the landlord, and a lot of the time they don't need to, such is the competition.
Find a property that's managed by the LL rather than an agency, and once you've met them, invite them to visit you in your current property. Emphasise that you're looking for a long-term let. What they're mostly worried about is damage and fleas. Also later tenants having an allergy but there's not much you can do about that. A responsible, solvent, pet-owning tenant who's looking at the long-term is the ideal kind for most (sensible) landlords. Professional ones. Accidental amateur landlords, not so much
This, absolutely. I've had landlords who had no problem with pets once they had met us, but if you mention pets to agents they'll tell you no straightaway because that is in their standard contracts. You are more likely to find a willing landlord if you can actually meet the landlord and talk to them. Good luck!0 -
do as I used to, when they come around to inspect let the cats go for a walk
Yeah, a landlord would have no clue - provided they had lost their sense of smell.
I recently relet my property and my neighbour who, admittedly, is a bit of a busybody, recommended I should not let to tenants with pets. I had no intention of allowing pets anyway, but my point is if the tenant keeps schtum, the truth will out eventually.
If a tenant misleads their landlord in this way, expect a S21 come renewal time. As I've said before, not many landlords appreciate being lied to. Irrespective of the cost, do tenants want to keep moving home every 12mths?
Better to be up front - or give away the cat before moving in.0 -
solentsusie wrote: »I have a cat and I had no trouble renting a property. I also have had friends who have rented with dogs and cats and not had issues. I am sure the right property will come along soon, especially if you have a year of rent in your back pocket.
I think being honest is essential, if you are caught out why would the landlord extend your lease? You have just proved yourself to be dishonest.
This comment applies to so many things in the tenant/landlord relationship. Yes, a landlord would have to wait until the end of the AST but after then, eviction is inevitable, even if it goes to Court.
Plus, a tenant's CCJ is not something likely to appeal to any future landlord.0 -
This sort of comment is what causes some landlords not to rent to pet owners.
It shows a complete lack of knowledge.
What a load of guff.
What damage exactly, do cats do?
I would love to know.
I have had cats for 15 years and have never had a scrap of damage done to anything, except a couple of rips in my armchair when one of them was a kitten. MY armchair, not anything belonging to any landlord!Yeah, a landlord would have no clue - provided they had lost their sense of smell.
I recently relet my property and my neighbour who, admittedly, is a bit of a busybody, recommended I should not let to tenants with pets. I had no intention of allowing pets anyway, but my point is if the tenant keeps schtum, the truth will out eventually.
If a tenant misleads their landlord in this way, expect a S21 come renewal time. As I've said before, not many landlords appreciate being lied to. Irrespective of the cost, do tenants want to keep moving home every 12mths?
Better to be up front - or give away the cat before moving in.
Are people on this thread for real? Just get rid of your pets... errr ok then... why not get rid of your children as well if the landlord dislikes children.
I can't believe some things people post. :rotfl:
Re the OP, no landlord should have an issue with someone with one or two cats. Any landlord that was such a pedantic git would not have the pleasure of having me as a tenant anyway, because I would not want to have such a miserable old curmudgeon for a landlord.Proud to have lost over 3 stone (45 pounds,) in the past year! :j Now a size 14!
You're not singing anymore........ You're not singing any-more!
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What a load of guff.
What damage exactly, do cats do?
I would love to know.
I have had cats for 15 years and have never had a scrap of damage done to anything, except a couple of rips in my armchair when one of them was a kitten. MY armchair, not anything belonging to any landlord!
Are people on this thread for real? Just get rid of your pets... errr ok then... why not get rid of your children as well if the landlord dislikes children.
I can't believe some things people post. :rotfl:
Re the OP, no landlord should have an issue with someone with one or two cats. Any landlord that was such a pedantic git would not have the pleasure of having me as a tenant anyway, because I would not want to have such a miserable old curmudgeon for a landlord.
Fine, if a prospective tenant doesn't want to move in without the tenant, they won't be renting my house - simple as. Kids are an entirely different matter and, in case you did not know, some landlords will refuse to let to families too.
You seem to forget that it's the landlord's property, not the tenant's. They can choose to let it to who they wish and set any restrictions they choose.
Finally, most landlords get no pleasure from having tenants renting from them. It's purely a financial transaction. Maybe you're a special case, though?0 -
Fine, if a prospective tenant doesn't want to move in without the tenant, they won't be renting my house - simple as. Kids are an entirely different matter and, in case you did not know, some landlords will refuse to let to families too.
You seem to forget that it's the landlord's property, not the tenant's. They can choose to let it to who they wish and set any restrictions they choose.
Finally, most landlords get no pleasure from having tenants renting from them. It's purely a financial transaction. Maybe you're a special case, though?
I can't believe some of the things I read on here... Seriously... :rotfl:
Thank the Lord not all Landlords have the same attitude as you and a few others on here...
The thing that worries me is that I really think you're all being serious.
Don't want cats in their house, don't want wants kids in their house, don't even want to have tenants in their house. :rotfl:
Have you missed the point of what a LANDLORD is?!
Oh mah Gawd.......Proud to have lost over 3 stone (45 pounds,) in the past year! :j Now a size 14!
You're not singing anymore........ You're not singing any-more!0 -
I can't believe some of the things I read on here... Seriously... :rotfl:
Thank the Lord not all Landlords have the same attitude as you and a few others on here...
The thing that worries me is that I really think you're all being serious.
Don't want cats in their house, don't want wants kids in their house, don't even want to have tenants in their house. :rotfl:
Have you missed the point of what a LANDLORD is?!
Oh mah Gawd.......
Yes, it is my house, not the tenants. Signing an AST doesn't somehow transfer ownership from the landlord to the tenant.
I've been a landlord for the best part of 30 years. I reckon I know what the point of being one is - to make money. Shelter are a charity, I'm not running one.
If that isn't the reason, and you know better, perhaps you should be telling all those who are thinking of cashing their pensions in for the purpose of BTL. I'm pretty sure they aren't doing it for any altruistic reasons.0 -
This comment applies to so many things in the tenant/landlord relationship. Yes, a landlord would have to wait until the end of the AST but after then, eviction is inevitable, even if it goes to Court.
Plus, a tenant's CCJ is not something likely to appeal to any future landlord.
How would a tenant with a contraband pet lead to a CCJ?0
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