Landlords Guide on Tenants Owning Pets
Pets are popular in the United Kingdom. The UK loves cats, dogs, and other household pets. They are a member of the family. They should be included in the decision-making process of where to live. If the dog does not like the smell of the house, or if the cat jumps out the window as soon as they arrive, it is not going to be a good place to live.
During the pandemic, more pets have been added to UK Households. When we are forced to stay at home, and not have any parties or social gatherings, we still need creature comforts, and we need emotional support. Household pets can provide support and a connection for people. The Pandemic has resulted in the inclusion of 3.2 million additional pets to UK households in 2020, bringing the overall number of pet-owning UK households in the nation to 17 million. This increase is being driven mostly by young people, with far more than half of the current pet owners between the ages of 16 and 34. When it comes to the rental market, landlords should stay updated on the rapid growth of owning a pet among young folks. Likewise, a new Model Tenancy Agreement, created by the UK government, will make it easier for renters in England with well-behaved dogs to acquire leases.
Well, of course, not all people are keen to have pets in their leased property but in the business of real estate renting, if you want to attract more people, you need to follow the trend. Let us give you a few notes on this one.
Landlords Guide on Tenant Owning Pets:
1. Owners of rental properties must provide formal permission for tenants to keep pets on the premises. Renters should inform and seek approval from the landlord first before deciding to let a pet live inside the landlord’s property. Pets should be cleaned, trained, and have the appropriate vaccinations.
2. Consider getting a Tenancy Agreement arrangement that specifically includes provisions for pets. There will be additional stipulations specifying what the pet owner’s obligations are, such as ensuring the renter is accountable for whatever damages or untidiness their pet has done to the premise being leased to them. This might result in higher bonds, deposits or insurance payments.
3. It could be worthwhile to meet the pet and see how it behaves around the renter. It will also be a wonderful chance to observe the animal’s behavior and health. A landlord should conduct a pet screening to see if the said pet can be allowed to stay on the property. The pet needs to be house trained, but they also need to like the house.
