Tenants should have 'default right' to pets.......

Chrysalis

Not sure if I agree with this one.

Dogs in particular can be a nuisance with noise, and also if its a shared letting with communal area, what happens if someone is scared of dogs and the dog is running free in that area. Then there is issues of smell etc.

Also I am not totally anti landlord which I sometimes come across, I respect that certain pets increase the likelyhood of damage to a property, and landlords have the right to mitigate that problem.

By all means allow pet fish, hamsters etc. But If its a free pass to every type of animal its going too far.

PhilE

Ozzuk wrote: »

Perhaps they should work harder, buy their own place then they can do what they want! And I say that as a dog owner (couldn't be without them) and I see the damage/mess they can cause.

Another crazy idea.

Too right.

What if its a barking dog that someone complains about? I then have to report any complaints when selling my house, thus potentially losing thousands. Why the hell should I put myself in that position?

We already have to put up with the fact that tenants aren't going to look after our homes as we would, why should we have to tolerate pet damage?

I've worked downed hard to get my property ready for rent, and created a homely environment for my tenants.

Its up to me whether I choose to have animals in my house.

PhilE

Comms69 wrote: »

Sorry, in their house. It's not yours when you let it out.


It's at best an investment.

No, it was his house hence the term 'landlord.' They were 'tenants,' who were 'renting.'

That's not ownership, is it.

Unfortunately he rented to some peasant who parked his motorbike on his new carpets. That's abuse and ignorance. But rather then sympathize, you tell him its not his house as he's rented it.

Maybe one day you'll finally get your own place and understand where the grown ups are coming from.

PhilE

Daydreambeliever wrote: »

It makes me ever so sad the negative view some landlords may hold on prospective tenants who have pets, although of course I do understand that some Landlords may have had bad experiences with tenants not being upfront and damage being done. I have been renting since my relationship broke down 13 years ago, unfortunately not in a position to buy. We had two cats and when we sold the house and the relationship ended they came with me, one cat is still with me to this day (now 15), my 18 year old died last month. Thankfully, the three properties I have rented in that time, the Landlords have had no problem with me having my cats, and I could never bear to be parted from them and if that restricts me on property going forward so be it. I would never dream of not being upfront with a Landlord and it is their choice and I respect that. I do work very hard Ozzuk and wish with all my heart I could buy a property but, unfortunately, as I am approaching 50 and not in a position to save the large deposit, I realise that won't happen. But I am a good tenant, work hard and keep my home tidy and would never want to rent a property which held such restrictions. Will be very pleased if this comes into force, although it has to work for both sides. It must be awful for people to have to give up their pets when their situation changes and they have to rent. Life can change in a second and people often end up renting through no other choice. I hope that Landlords can look at each situation and not completely discriminate against pet owners.

You yourself maybe a good tenant, but the landlord doesn't know that. If he/she allows pets, how do they know that you wont suddenly bring in a couple of big, barking dogs that ruin the place and upset the neighbors?

Its not the landlords that pet owning tenants should be upset with, its the irresponsible pet owners that ruin it for everyone else.

Comms69

PhilE wrote: »

No, it was his house hence the term 'landlord.' They were 'tenants,' who were 'renting.'

That's not ownership, is it.

Unfortunately he rented to some peasant who parked his motorbike on his new carpets. That's abuse and ignorance. But rather then sympathize, you tell him its not his house as he's rented it.

Maybe one day you'll finally get your own place and understand where the grown ups are coming from.

Your opinion is noted, but factually incorrect.


Like ANY leaseholder, they owned a lease. It just happened to be a short one. I know you don't like it, but that's exactly what it is, ownership.


He's 'let' it, not rented it (that's what the tenant did )


As for being patronising, I'm ok not being in £250,000 of debt, thanks

Pixie5740

PhilE wrote: »

Too right.

What if its a barking dog that someone complains about? I then have to report any complaints when selling my house, thus potentially losing thousands. Why the hell should I put myself in that position?

We already have to put up with the fact that tenants aren't going to look after our homes as we would, why should we have to tolerate pet damage?

I've worked downed hard to get my property ready for rent, and created a homely environment for my tenants.

Its up to me whether I choose to have animals in my house.

It will be out of your hands if Labour win the next general election but that's a big if. You are free however to take your hard earned money and go invest it elsewhere, no one is forcing you to be a landlord.

Pixie5740

Maybe as well as referencing tenants, landlords could start referencing the pets as well. For example, has the dog passed it's good citizen dog training, has it been vaccinated, etc.

dunroving

Pixie5740 wrote: »

Maybe as well as referencing tenants, landlords could start referencing the pets as well. For example, has the dog passed it's good citizen dog training, has it been vaccinated, etc.

I agree 100% A tenant who has gone to the trouble to do this at least shows some formal recognition of responsibility and initiative.

PhilE

Pixie5740 wrote: »

It will be out of your hands if Labour win the next general election but that's a big if. You are free however to take your hard earned money and go invest it elsewhere, no one is forcing you to be a landlord.

You are also free to get some money together, and own your own place where you can have pets rip up the carpet to your hearts content.

And if it wasn't for landlords, you wouldn't have a place to rent would you.

PhilE

Pixie5740 wrote: »

Maybe as well as referencing tenants, landlords could start referencing the pets as well. For example, has the dog passed it's good citizen dog training, has it been vaccinated, etc.

Perhaps we could interview the pet. Check its CV.