Pets In Rental Property FAQ
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Pets In Rental Property FAQ
Am I allowed to specify how many pets a tenant is allowed to keep in my property? I'm happy to allow my tenant to have a pet, but not more than one without my consent.
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Yes, you can state this in your tenancy agreement. I would recommend incorporating a pet clause policy within your tenancy agreement which will detail specific terms relating to pets.
Do I need a special "pet tenancy agreement" if I want to allow my tenants to have pets?
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You don't "need" a special tenancy agreement. However, you should consider using a tenancy agreement with pet clauses. For example, a clause which says, "Tenants must ensure that their pets do not cause a nuisance to neighbours or visitors. This includes excessive noise and damage to other people's property. Dogs must be kept under control and on a lead in all public places, communal areas and walkways."
Am I allowed to ask tenants for a higher deposit if they have pets?
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Landlords can ask tenants for a higher deposit to cover any damage that may be caused by their pets. For example, if the landlord normally asks for the equivalent of four weeks rent, they could ask for six weeks from pet owners.
Am I allowed to charge more rent if my tenants wants to have a pet?
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You can, but the rent increase must be deemed "fair" and not overly excessive. With so many landlords refusing tenants with pets, a lot of tenants are often more than willing to pay slightly more than the asking price, along with putting down a large deposit.
Is it unfair for a landlord to say "no pets"?
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Yes, a landlord is fully entitled to refuse tenants with pets. Many landlords routinely reject all pets because they're worried about the potential damage they could do to the property and its contents, and virtually all tenancy agreements have clauses prohibiting pets as standard.
Can I charge more rent if I allow pets?
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You can keep pets as long as it is not specifically forbidden in the tenancy agreement and it does not cause a nuisance to neighbours.
you should normally seek your landlord's permission because, even if you have a legal right to keep pets, if your landlord does not approve, you may end up getting evicted.
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