Pets – to consent or not, that’s the question?
1 month ago | 24 comments
How should I respond to a pet request in a no-pets tenancy?
8:01 AM, 20th May 2026, 16 hours ago
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Hello all, we have just received a request for a pet (dog) in our apartment block. The tenant has been with us for less than a year, and their original contract stated ‘No Pets’.
We have a complete block of 14 flats, which has carpeted hallways and zero amenity space. The closest green space is 1 mile away. The block is situated in a town centre and is not good for the welfare of pets, especially for a working couple.
What is our best action and response to this request, given the new renters’ rights rules? Does anyone know the official position that the RSPCA and Dogs Trust are taking on this subject?
Thanks,
Robert
Editor’s Note: The government have published guidance on what landlords need to do when their tenant requests a pet. The guidance can be found here >> https://www.gov.uk/assured-tenancy-agreements-a-guide-for-landlords/if-a-tenant-wants-a-pet-to-live-with-them
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Member Since October 2020 - Comments: 1201
2:53 PM, 20th May 2026, About 9 hours ago
It doesnt sound to me ss though you have enough to refuse a pet unless you can point to a superior lease to the one you are issuing banning certain pets.
Member Since September 2022 - Comments: 11
9:58 PM, 20th May 2026, About 2 hours ago
Start a Petition and ask the other residents in the block to sign it to register their objections