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New Pet Rights Could Leave Landlords Facing Costly Damage Bills
Private tenants can request pets under new rules, while AXA warns landlords to review insurance and records because pet damage may not be covered.
- The Renters Rights Act gives private tenants in England the legal right to ask to keep a pet, enabling millions of renters to request permission for dogs or cats under new legislation.
- Pet reforms emerged as part of broader changes under the Renters Rights Act, which abolished Section 21 no-fault evictions and introduced new rules covering rent rises, rental bidding and discrimination.
- Landlords can no longer shut down every request with a blanket "no pets" rule, but they can still refuse where there is a fair reason, such as if the property is too small or another resident has a serious allergy.
- Insurance provider AXA is urging landlords to check their coverage before approving pet requests, warning that pet damage can fall outside standard protection even with additional accidental damage cover.
- Both tenants and landlords stand to benefit if they establish clear agreements upfront, with renters gaining stable housing and owners attracting a wider pool of responsible tenants, though landlords must check the small print to avoid costly surprises.
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New pet rights could leave landlords facing costly damage bills, according to a specialist insurer
Tenants in England now have the right to ask to keep a pet, but landlords are being urged to check their insurance before agreeing to avoid an expensive surprise.
·Lancaster, United Kingdom
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