Trouble with LL and keeping cat

pickledonionspaceraider

How does one manage to rent, whilst being a cat owner?

tacpot12

You have to search for properties that allow pets. Letting Agencies will not be surprised by a request for a property where you can have a cat. Such properties do exist, but are hard to find and you might have to leave a larger than normal deposit. You just have to keep looking.

martinthebandit

The simple answer is, of course, to stop being a cat owner, you can't really complain about your own lifestyle choices making your own life more difficult.

iammumtoone

martinthebandit wrote: »

The simple answer is, of course, to stop being a cat owner, you can't really complain about your own lifestyle choices making your own life more difficult.

I don't see the OP complaining just asking a question.



Why should those who rent not be entitled to have a pet. Are we going to become a society where only those who can afford a mortgage are allowed to have pets.


What about young children they can and do damage property, should we stop people who rent having children as well.

pramsay13

Have a chat with the landlord directly if you can.
Most lease agreements say no pets as they are standard documents, but some landlords don't mind pets as long as the property is looked after well, which might mean paying an extra deposit in case of any damage.
Chances are an unfurnished flat might be a better option then there is no furniture for a cat to scratch.

martinthebandit

iammumtoone wrote: »

I don't see the OP complaining just asking a question.



Why should those who rent not be entitled to have a pet. Are we going to become a society where only those who can afford a mortgage are allowed to have pets.


What about young children they can and do damage property, should we stop people who rent having children as well.

Should all people be entitled to everything? If so, who's going to pay for it? If not, where would you draw the line?

K80_Black

When my parents rented with cats, they had references from previous landlords who said they didn't cause damage etc. Obviously you'll need to get your first let without a reference, but once you successfully rent with a cat, make sure to get one! As others have said, unfurnished will be much easier to find and you'll probably need a larger deposit.

iammumtoone

martinthebandit wrote: »

Should all people be entitled to everything? If so, who's going to pay for it? If not, where would you draw the line?

The OP is going to pay for their cat, and any increased rent deposit needed for it. I don't see any mention where there said they wouldn't.

Comms69

There is nothing preventing you getting or bringing a cat, once you have a tenancy.


The LL may choose to evict, but they have no other recourse

martinthebandit

iammumtoone wrote: »

The OP is going to pay for their cat, and any increased rent deposit needed for it. I don't see any mention where there said they wouldn't.

I noticed you've dodged the question.

pickledonionspaceraider

Thanks all