We understand that landlords are busy people and in response to increasing regulation, are more cost conscious than ever. Sometimes it’s just easier to rent to the 'easier' applicant.
Perhaps a previous experience that left you out of pocket, or a horror story you read online has put you off allowing animals in your property.
But what if there was a way to mitigate the potential risk? You’d open up a whole new number of tenants to consider for your property.
AdvoCATS can work on your behalf – for FREE – and provide you with enough information to make an informed decision when considering tenants with pets. Pending any rental reform legislation being introduced, we can advise your tenants on pet damage insurance and obtaining their own policy upfront.
What we can do for you:
A wonderful non-profit voluntary organisation, a pet loving team passionate about keeping pets out of rescue – such a brilliant cause & initiative.
In my view, it’s far better for landlords to say they will accept reasonable pets, make themselves comfortable that the person is a responsible pet owner and set expectations in a pet policy.
The issue of pets in rental properties has sparked a lot of, often emotive, debate and this conflict is not healthy for the sector.
A simple law change will set the framework for an understanding between the parties on a pet policy and the needs of both.
(We are) confident the measures (as outlined in Heads for Tails!), will lead to less disputes and complaints and the Property Redress Scheme, is very pleased to endorse it.
“No pets allowed” is often not set in stone, and an open discussion with the landlord or letting agent could see (a tenant and their pet) into the property.
Propertymark’s Renting with Pets guide provides advice to letting agents and their landlords that can help maximise the benefits of renting with pets while taking appropriate action to minimise the risk of damage.
Renting with pets guide | Propertymark
Pets bring joy and harmony to their owner/s and in many cases can help with health issues.
So long as the government allows pet insurance policy to be an allowable cost under the Tenant Fee Act, there is no reason for a landlord not to consider a pet in the majority of cases.
Philip Keddie FNAEA, FARLA (Honoured), MARLA (Inventories), Past President of ARLA Propertymark & Expert Property Consultant.
Heads for Tails! is our ongoing umbrella campaign calling for a simple change in the law to make renting with pets easier and fairer for both landlords AND tenants.
Despite unprecedented support from both the PRS and the animal welfare world, plus cross-party political support, the Labour government, although initially receptive, have decided against allowing landlords to ask for pet damage insurance.
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