Battersea, the charity behind the Pet Friendly Properties marketing campaign, says the Renters Reform Bill should develop into regulation as quickly as potential.
Battersea claims there’s a stark imbalance between tens of millions of animal-loving renters and the availability of appropriate housing. The knowledge confirmed 76 per cent of renters both presently personal or wish to personal an animal companion but in keeping with property web site Zoopla, a mere eight per cent of landlords presently checklist their properties as ‘pets allowed’.
Michael Webb, Battersea’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs, says: “At Battersea and different rescues throughout the nation, far too usually we see heartbroken house owners bringing of their pets when they’re unable to discover a home the place they will reside collectively as a household.
“No one should be forced to choose between giving up their companion or facing the prospect of having nowhere to live, and we sincerely hope that the Renters Reform Bill will help see fewer pets being parted from their loving owners, and more tenants benefiting from the joys of pet ownership in the future.”
Ahead of the Bill’s Second Reading on Monday, Battersea urged its supporters to electronic mail their MP, asking them to talk up in assist of the Bill in Parliament.
Thousands of individuals have additionally proven their assist for the Pet Friendly Properties marketing campaign by signing a pledge.
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