Our Pet Policy outlines the conditions under which Tenants may keep pets in the rental property and the Tenancy Agreement contains a clause granting permission for pet/s to be kept at the property, subject to the following conditions:-
- Tenants must restrain and control pets, at all times, for the duration of inspection visits by the Landlord/Agent, together with Tradesman and others attending the premises on behalf of the Landlord/Agent.
- Tenants are required to complete a separate information form for their pet(s), including contact details of their Veterinary Practice and a nominated person who will care for their pet(s) in case of an emergency. They may also be required to provide a reference for their pet(s) from a previous Landlord, Letting Agent or Veterinary Practice.
- Tenants are responsible for the health and welfare of their pet(s). In accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2006, Tenants have a duty of care to provide their pet(s) with a suitable place to live, a suitable diet, proper exercise and adequate health care.
- If the Landlord/Agent believes that a pet kept in their property has been neglected or abandoned, it will be reported to an appropriate animal welfare organisation.
- Tenants must not leave their pet(s) in the property when they are away unless clear arrangements have been made for their care. Pets should be boarded elsewhere, but close supervision by a neighbour may be acceptable for some animals.
- Dogs should not be left alone in the property for more than 3-4 hours at a time. Tenants must ensure that their dogs will not cause damage to the property if they are left unsupervised.
- All pets must be regularly treated for fleas and worms (if appropriate). Tenants may be required to provide evidence of this from their Veterinary Surgeon.
- Tenants agree to pay for any damage to the property, fixtures, decorations, furnishings and gardens caused by their pet(s). Any damage caused must be remedied immediately.
- Tenants must ensure that their pets do not cause a nuisance to neighbours or visitors, including excessive noise and damage to other people’s property. Dogs must be suitably restrained and kept under control in all public places, communal areas and walkways serving the property.
- Pets must not be allowed to foul inside the property, except for caged pets and pets trained to use a litter tray. Any pet faeces must be removed immediately from the garden or outside areas and disposed of safely and hygienically.
- Tenants are responsible for keeping all areas of the property clean and free from parasites, such as fleas.
- Tenants are reminded that dogs must by law wear a collar with their owner’s name and address on it when in a public place. Cats should also wear a ‘snap apart’ collar to enable them to be identified. Dogs and cats should also be microchipped.
- Dogs listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and any animal listed in the schedule of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 may not be kept at the property.
- Tenants may not breed or offer for sale any animal at the property.
- Tenants wishing to obtain an additional pet after moving into the property are required to apply for permission in writing to the Landlord/Agent.