Renters’ Rights Bill. Where Are We Now? Pets Edition.
| E-Guide
As the Renters’ Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law, a last-minute Government amendment has removed the option for landlords to require pet damage insurance. Landlords will still be expected to consider pet requests fairly, but without the safeguard of guaranteed financial protection, raising serious concerns across the sector about how to balance risk with new legal responsibilities.
Our latest E-Guide explores what counts as a reasonable refusal for pets, the implications of removing pet insurance from the Bill, Lord Kinnoull’s proposed three-week pet damage deposit, the growing risks of relying on pet rent, and practical steps agents and landlords can take now. With 60% of UK households owning pets but only 8% of rental properties allowing them, clarity and practical solutions have never been more important. Read the full guide to understand what’s changing and how to stay protected.