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Landlords and Agents
Are You a Pet Ready Landlord?
There’s a lot of noise right now about tenants asking for pets. But here’s the better question: Are landlords actually ready to deal with it? With the Renters Rights Act shifting expectations, “no pets” is no longer the easy default. And that’s where many landlords are getting caught out. Because This Isn’t Just About Saying ...
As A Landlord Do I Have To Now Allow Pets?
The short answer is no. You don’t automatically have to allow pets. But under the Renters’ Rights Act, you can’t ‘unreasonably refuse’ them either. And that’s where things get… interesting. What Does “Unreasonably Refuse” Actually Mean? We are talking about tenants who are already renting in your properties as well as those offer making offers. ...
Pets, Property and Mental Health: It’s All Connected
Let’s be honest, this isn’t really about property. It’s about how people feel in their home. It doesn’t matter whether they own or are renting. From years of working with tenants (and being a landlord myself), one thing stands out: Pet-friendly homes are almost always happier homes. Not perfect. Not spotless. But happier. Calmer. More ...
The Pet Request Is Coming: How Landlords Respond Matters
Come 1st May, many of your tenants will be asking you to have a pet in the property. I am not just writing this as the Founder of Pets Lets. I am also writing this as a landlord. I look at tenants on a case by case basis. I like to use Open Rent as I ...
Landlords: Times Have Changed. And Pets Aren’t Going Anywhere
Let’s be honest. This isn’t a ‘trend’, pets are here to stay. They are part of the family and research has proven they are good for people’s mental health. You would not move home without your ‘furry friends’. Pets are now part of everyday life in the UK. Around 50% of households own a pet. ...
