Allowing a small dog at my rental property?

prowla

Depends whether you like the smell of dog, dog wee, and dog poo.

Also, though the dog may seem quiet when with company, it may not be so when it's on its loneson; some neighbours had a dog and it would bark and whine continuously whilst they were out at work, but they wouldn't accept that as it was fine when they were there.

subjecttocontract

I've let property for 20 years and never ever let a flat to a tenant with a dog or cat. Wouldn't entertain it, ever. It's trouble ......I don't like it, the neighbours will invariably not like it and you will incur higher costs in terms of damage and wear & tear. Are you saying that in a country with a massive shortage of quality rental property you cannot find a tenant without a dog ?

I don't even like letting property to people with young children because they often cause problems. I like children, (got 3 of my own) & dogs, but I couldn't eat a whole one !

wjr4

MobileSaver said:

Newheight13 said:

a ground floor flat ... the dog will need to go out on the balcony

Genuine question, how does a ground floor flat have a balcony? Is this a duplex with another duplex or flat above it?

Lots of flats have a small terrace/outside area, it’s not uncommon? 

sheramber

Newheight13 said:

Thank you for all of the above comments, all great points! (I mean freeholder) 

It has laminate throughout the whole property and tiled floors. Has a vibrating collar so when he barks he stops straight away. Advised he never scratch’s furniture but happy to pay a higher deposit and rent- this was offered and not asked for. 

Also in a trusted profession, if there is such a thing! 

The lease stated consent must requested for let’s and that’s all it states 

I think it will be ok, and I’m a huge dog lover. My concern is more for the dog  and neighbours really. 

Has a vibrating collar so when he barks he stops straight away.

That would indicate the dog would  bark  but is not allowed to express its anxiety at being left alone all day.

So when someone enters the house through then open balcony  door and the dog barks to alert there ia an intruder it gets punished  by getting something sprayed on it.

Emmia

Newheight13 said:

Thank you for all of the above comments, all great points! (I mean freeholder) 

It has laminate throughout the whole property and tiled floors. Has a vibrating collar so when he barks he stops straight away. Advised he never scratch’s furniture but happy to pay a higher deposit and rent- this was offered and not asked for. 

Also in a trusted profession, if there is such a thing! 

The lease stated consent must requested for let’s and that’s all it states 

I think it will be ok, and I’m a huge dog lover. My concern is more for the dog  and neighbours really. 

The vibrating collar is just cruel

subjecttocontract

You may love dogs but letting property is a business decision. You shouldn't let your heart and your love of dogs rule your head. I can virtually guarantee you will live to regret letting to a tenant with a dog. Good luck.

MobileSaver

Newheight13 said:

Also in a trusted profession, if there is such a thing! 

A friend rented out a property to a middle-aged NHS doctor for 12 months and was shocked at the state of the place when the tenant left; it looked as though literally nothing had been cleaned even once during the whole year...

wjr4 said:

MobileSaver said:

Newheight13 said:

a ground floor flat ... the dog will need to go out on the balcony

Genuine question, how does a ground floor flat have a balcony? Is this a duplex with another duplex or flat above it?

Lots of flats have a small terrace/outside area, it’s not uncommon? 

Yes terraces are common but a balcony is something on an upper level which by definition is most unusual for a ground floor flat.

BikingBud

Be wary:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-67957235

KxMx

MobileSaver said:

Newheight13 said:

Also in a trusted profession, if there is such a thing! 

A friend rented out a property to a middle-aged NHS doctor for 12 months and was shocked at the state of the place when the tenant left; it looked as though literally nothing had been cleaned even once during the whole year...

wjr4 said:

MobileSaver said:

Newheight13 said:

a ground floor flat ... the dog will need to go out on the balcony

Genuine question, how does a ground floor flat have a balcony? Is this a duplex with another duplex or flat above it?

Lots of flats have a small terrace/outside area, it’s not uncommon? 

Yes terraces are common but a balcony is something on an upper level which by definition is most unusual for a ground floor flat.

My Mum did many years working in private rentals, absolute worst case was when the tenants were a Dr and a Dentist. The place was absolutely trashed. 

oldernonethewiser

You have stated you have concerns about this. 

In which case, don't do it.