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Generation Rent clash with landlords over pets

Thursday, 22 September 2011 3:01 PM

Pets are the new battleground between tenants and landlords in an expanding private
rental market, according to a survey by Findaproperty.com.

The survey found that one in six (17 per cent) or pet owners have been prevented from
renting a home because the landlord will not allow a pet in the property.

Another 5 per cent have had their deposit withheld and 2 per cent say they have been
evicted because they had a pet.

That has not stopped 13 per cent taking the risk of breaking the tenancy rules by
keeping a pet even though they are not allowed.

But others are forced to choose between their pet and their home. Battersea Dogs &
Cats Home says that so far this year owners suffering housing problems have brought in
141 dogs and cats.

Samantha Baden, property analyst at FindaProperty.com, said: “In a highly competitive
rental market, landlords have the luxury of being able to pick and choose their tenants
and for some pet owners this can cause problems, particularly if they’ve failed to tell the
landlord.

“It’s always best to discuss your pets up front with your prospective landlord – you never
know – the owner might just be an animal lover themselves.”

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