Heads for Tails
The Heads for Tails! report, written by Jennifer and with sections from Andrew Rosindell MP and the National Office for Animal Health, delves into the data and all the relative issues. It reports that only a staggering seven per cent of rented properties are advertised as pet friendly.You can read the report by visiting www.advocatseastmids.org.uk/westminister/
The main challenge is the Tenant Fees Act (2019). This law places a cap on deposits and additional fees landlords can charge tenants. While this protects tenants from being exploited, it means that it is illegal for landlords to ask for a pet deposit.
“Currently, there is a cap of five weeks rent that landlords can charge as a deposit,” explains Jennifer. “The aim of the campaign is to see the list of payments landlords can charge in addition to rent changed so that either: one, landlords can stipulate that insurance is held to safeguard against the costs if a pet damages a property. Or two, landlords can request a pet deposit that is a capped fee. This should be a national