Getting a pet mid tenancy

seven-day-weekend

I would not allow my tenant to have a dog because of all the potential pitfalls. I would hate to give them permission and then have to get rid of it .

And if they worked all day, what would they do with the dog? It wouldn't be my business to insist they had a dog walker or similar, and the poor thing could just be crated all day.

No, would be my answer, to a dog.

I probably would give permission for a pet that could be left alone all day, or a cat with a cat flap.

AnotherJoe

sevenhills wrote: »

Under the 2015 Consumer Rights Act, a landlord can only refuse permission if it is reasonable to do so, for instance on grounds of the animal's size, the damage it could cause and its impact on future rental prospects.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43045552

But under current housing legislation a LL can evict for any reason*, indeed for no reason, so it could prove to be a Pyrrhic victory to claim that right.

* outside of discrimination law

onwards&upwards

These answers are why I thank the lord I was lucky enough to be able to buy my own home.

The level of control landlords think is reasonable to have over their tenants lives is insane.

jimbog

singingsister wrote: »

I get he is concerned about the condition of his property and I understand that. However, as I've said we have lived here 5 years with no problems at all.

That's because you didn't have a dog in those 5 years. You can ask but I wouldn't build your hopes up

seven-day-weekend

onwards&upwards wrote: »

These answers are why I thank the lord I was lucky enough to be able to buy my own home.

The level of control landlords think is reasonable to have over their tenants lives is insane.

If you don't mind a dog chewing skirting boards in your property, that is fine.

I don't want them chewing them in my property.

elsien

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

I would not allow my tenant to have a dog because of all the potential pitfalls. I would hate to give them permission and then have to get rid of it .

And if they worked all day, what would they do with the dog? It wouldn't be my business to insist they had a dog walker or similar, and the poor thing could just be crated all day.

No, would be my answer, to a dog.

I probably would give permission for a pet that could be left alone all day, or a cat with a cat flap.

No because of concerns about damage is one thing.
No because they might work all day and the dog might be crated is taking your level of responsibility way too far. People can be home all day and still treat animals badly - you're a landlord not the RSPCA.

seven-day-weekend

elsien wrote: »

No because of concerns about damage is one thing.
No because they might work all day and the dog might be crated is taking your level of responsibility way too far. People can be home all day and still treat animals badly - you're a landlord not the RSPCA.

I understand that, but it would worry me, and coupled with prospective damage I would, on balance, say no to a dog.

I agree that people being at home can treat them badly too.

need_an_answer

At the beginning of tenancies as a LL I make it clear the property is not accommodating of pets.

That view wouldn't change if I were faced with a tenants request whether they were long standing tenants or not.

By all means contact your LL with a brief request but be prepared for the potential that the answer is no.

A LL cant take an extra pet deposit anymore.That was one of the charges banned in the recent change in charging.

Ultimately it is the decision of the LL whether to accept pets or not.
If you wish to continue your idea of a dog going forward you may need to consider finding a LL who allows them.

tom9980

The unintended consequences of the new deposit rules are Landlords even less likely to accept pets in their properties, tenants should expect to pay higher rents instead to compensate for the near certainty that their pets will cause some damage to the Landlords property. Property let through an agent are much more likely to reject pets so try approaching Landlords direct to negotiate terms.

I allow pets in my property, the first set of tenants had rabbits they left a smell and ruined a carpet which luckily was being replaced anyway. The second set had a dog that caused damage to a door. The third set of tenants left dog hair everywhere. Current tenants have a dog and a cat and are paying a good £50 per month extra in rent.

tom9980

onwards&upwards wrote: »

These answers are why I thank the lord I was lucky enough to be able to buy my own home.

The level of control landlords think is reasonable to have over their tenants lives is insane.

The problem we have is that this is not Germany, if I as a Landlord only had to provide a shell and the tenant was responsible for everything internal including fixtures and fittings then I would be very happy indeed and accept less rent and secure tenancy agreements. Unfortunately we live in the UK where expectations and responsibility seem to be far lower, many tenants seem clueless to their responsibilities and unfortunately there is a not insignificant number of Landlords who are the same.