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Stronger securities required for accountable occupants who own animals, state charities

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Better securities are required for accountable occupants who own animals, according to animal well-being charities.

Dogs Trust said it has actually been getting a record variety of queries from individuals required to rehome their animals, as they fight with increasing living expenses.

Around one in 10 of those owners calling the charity point out concerns with real estate as the factor for requiring to rehome their dog.

Dogs Trust said this group consists of some individuals being required to move or scale down as rental rates increase, however who are not able to discover appropriate, budget-friendly pet-friendly residential or commercial properties.

Meanwhile, Cats Protection said that in 2015 it took in around 1,300 cats – the equivalent of around 3 every day – due to property managers not enabling them in their residential or commercial properties.

The Government has actually detailed strategies to present more powerful defense for renters as part of its Renters’ Reform Bill.

A Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities spokesperson said: “We know how much people love their pets, which is why we are making it easier for renters to have them in their home.

“We will bring forward legislation (which will apply in England) to, for the first time, give all tenants the legal right to request a pet in their house which landlords must consider and cannot unreasonably refuse.

“This is all part of our wider measures to transform the rental market and provide a new deal for tenants.”

Paula Boyden, veterinary director of Dogs Trust, said: “2022 was the busiest year in our history for relinquishment inquiries.

“Sadly, one of the most common reasons we see dogs handed in to our rehoming centres is due to a change in the owner’s living circumstances and a lack of available pet-friendly accommodation.

“For most dog owners, being separated from their dog is no different from being separated from a family member, so the introduction of new protection for renters will help ensure that fewer owners are forced to make the heart-breaking decision to give up their beloved pets.

“We are pleased to see that the Government has plans to include pet-friendly policies in its Renters’ Reform Bill, and hope to see these rights enshrined into law soon so that the benefits of pet ownership are no longer exclusive to homeowners, but open to renters as well.”

Madison Rogers, head of advocacy and federal government relations for Cats Protection, said: “Pet ownership should not be a privilege in modern society and Cats Protection is urging the Government to move forward with planned legislation to end blanket ‘no pets’ policies and give renters with pets better protections.

“In the meantime, there are a few things renters looking for a pet-friendly property can do: start looking for pet-friendly housing early, proactively ask letting agents or landlords if they allow pets even if it says ‘no pets’ on the advert, and create a ‘pet CV’ outlining the measures you will take to be a responsible pet owner, such as providing veterinary records and details of your pet’s behaviours.”

Dogs Trust said it has actually been supplying guidance and resources to family pet owners, property managers and letting companies through its Lets With Pets plan.

Cats Protection likewise runs its Purrfect Landlords program, which offers guidance to renters, property managers and social real estate companies on how to carry out conversations focused on keeping cats in leased residential or commercial properties, with more info available at cats.org.uk/purrfectlandlords.

Chris Norris, policy director for the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), said: “We recognise the importance of pets for many tenants and, specifically, the strong sense of companionship they provide to their owners.

“Our biggest concern has always been that the law, as it currently stands, prevents landlords from making it a requirement that tenants take out insurance to cover the risk that their pets will cause damage to the rental property. Given this, we welcome the Government’s plans, which will enable landlords to ask pet owners to have the required insurance to cover such damage.

“As ministers continue to work on the Renters’ Reform Bill, it is vital that the law takes a common-sense approach to pets in private rented accommodation.

“It needs to reflect the fact that some properties, such as flats without gardens, may not be suitable for certain types of pets. Likewise, in shared homes, the rights of those wanting a pet need to be balanced with the rights of fellow tenants who might have concerns, especially those with certain allergies.”

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