23/04/2021
What do you think of this? The pets in rental accommodation argument seems to be gathering pace. I see both sides, but as an animal lover and pet owner myself I agree with making it easier for renters to keeps pets responsibly. I know of properties that could be let 50x over if the freehold association didn't have a blanket policy on no pets, covering an entire road! Obviously the property has to be suitable for the pet in question - you couldn't keep a Great Dane in a studio flat for example, but why not a cat or small dog. As a landlord, I am more than happy to allow pets in my property, and find that pet owners tend to stay in the property for longer.
A leading veterinary body - the National Office of Aninal Health, or NOAH - wants pets to be allowed in private rental properties.