Pet allergies and the Renters’ Rights Bill?

Hi, I own a Victorian house that I converted into four flats. I’ve sold one, rent out two, and live in one myself. I issue Landlord Tenancy Agreements (non-assured tenancies). I understand I would still need to go through the court process if a tenant refuses to leave under the Renters’ Rights Bill.

I have been in the property for 23 years, keep the rent low and tenants stay for a long time. I never had serious issues with any of the tenants. I am very strict with the selection/referencing of new tenants but one never knows. I do not need to protect deposits (but keep them in a separate account).

Another big problem is I am also allergic to pets so what will I do under the Renters’ Rights Bil?

I am also really worried for several reasons: I am retired and the rent is my main income, if tenants don’t pay I will have no income. This is my home, if I can not evict a tenant promptly, my daily life could be very stressful.

How will the Renters’ Rights Bill affect me?

Thanks in advance,

Resident Landlord

Editor’s Note: You need to protect a tenant’s deposit. The requirement to protect a tenancy deposit taken for an assured shorthold tenancy in England and Wales was introduced on 6 April 2007, following its inclusion in the Housing Act 2004.

More information can be found here >> https://www.property118.com/what-does-the-deregulation-act-2015-mean-for-landlords/

Deposits taken on or after 6 April 2007 for assured shorthold tenancies with an annual rent threshold of up to £100,000 must be protected. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme has more information here >> https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Tenancy-Deposit-Protection-A-guide-to-the-legislation.pdf

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