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Pet policy
WHAT TO EXPECT
Many landlords are open to the possibility of allowing their tenants to keep a pet.But one thing to bear in mind is that your landlord will want certainly that you are a responsible pet owner and that their property will be taken care of and not damaged. If you are applying for a new property with us or you are an existing tenant you must abide by the rules of your tenancy and request permission. A tenancy is at risk if any pet resides in the property without prior written consent.
GET PERMISSION IN WRITING
If your landlord allows you to have a pet, you must get it in writing. Don’t just take their word for it. For any pet to be considered you must complete a pet questionnaire and sign up to our Pet Policy.
You must read it, understand it and sign it along with the clauses within your tenancy agreement. Failing to do so will result in eviction. For new lets, we must meet the pet in the comfort of its current home before any decision can be made. Decisions to accept pets are based on merit, and we have the right to reasonably refuse a pet or a new tenancy with a pet. You are more likely to have a pet considered if you offer a higher deposit or offer to cover the cost of a professional clean at regular intervals and at the end of the tenancy. Being able to demonstrate your pets history with veterinary reports will also go a long way.
PET POLICY
1.Tenants are required to provide a reference for their pets from their former landlord if they have rented with their pets previously.
2. Tenants must allow the agent to visit/meet the pet in the current residential address before signing this agreement.
3. Tenants must fill in a separate information form for their pets, including contact details of their veterinary practice and a nominated person who will care for their pets in case of an emergency.
4. Tenants are responsible for their pets in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act. If the landlord believes that a pet kept in the property has been neglected or abandoned, they will report it to an appropriate animal welfare organisation.
5. Tenants must not leave their pets in the property when they are away unless clear arrangements have been made for their care.
6. Dogs should not be left alone in the property for more than 4 hours at a time. Tenants must ensure that their dogs will not cause damage to the property if they are left unsupervised.
7. All pets kept at the property must be vaccinated and regularly treated for fleas and worms (if appropriate).
8. Tenants with pets will be asked to put down a higher than average deposit to cover any damage to the property, garden or furnishings caused by their pets.
9. Tenants must professionally clean the property when they move out, ensuring that the carpets are thoroughly cleaned and treated for fleas and mites.
10. Tenants are responsible for keeping all areas of the property clean and free from parasites, such as fleas.
11. Tenants must ensure their pets do not cause a nuisance to neighbours. This includes excessive noise. Dogs must be kept under control and on a lead in any public places, communal areas and walkways.
12. Pets must not be allowed to foul inside the property, except for caged pets and pets trained to use a litter tray. Any pet faeces must be removed immediately from the garden or outside areas and disposed of safely and hygienically.
13. Any animal listed in the schedule of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 may not be kept at the property.
14. Any dog listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 may not be kept at the property with the exception of dogs registered on the Index of Exempted Dogs.
15. Tenants may not breed animals or offer for sale any animal in the property.
16. Tenants who wish to obtain an additional pet after moving into the property must first apply for permission in writing to the landlord or letting agent
