Alongside the proposed bill, the Ministry of Housing updated their standard tenancy agreement so that landlords cannot issue a 'blanket ban' on pets. Allowing pets is now the default position on the government's recommended model tenancy agreement. 14 февр. 2022 г.
Do landlords have to accept pets 2021?
A landlord would need a good reason to refuse. For instance, if a home is too small for a pet to be feasible. The government's new model tenancy agreement is its recommended contract for landlords. But there is no obligation to use it and most landlords don't.
Can landlords say no to pets UK?
'The new standard agreement has consent for pets as the default position. And landlords will no longer be able to blanket ban pets without good reason. 'If a landlord has an objection, they will have to put it in writing why they are objecting, within 28 days of a tenant making a written pet request.
Are landlords allowed to say no pets?
The Model Tenancy Agreement wording says pets are allowed by default if a tenant makes a written request to keep one. Landlords can still stop tenants from keeping pets but must offer a reasonable excuse for refusal in writing within 28 days of the tenant's request.
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