20 October 2021
Goadsby lettings manager Jacqui Sinnetta says “It is important that any Landlord considering allowing pets ensures they give permission in writing. According to the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999, ‘No Pets’ clauses are unlawful and landlords must not unreasonably withhold consent for Tenants to have pets. With this in mind, we suggest inserting some simple ‘special conditions’ in the agreement.
Examples of special conditions that could be added to an agreement are as follows:
• It is further agreed between the Landlord and Tenant that the Landlord grants permission for the Tenant to keep a pet {insert animal type and breed} named {insert animal name} (“The Pet”) in the property for the duration of the Tenancy. The Tenant agrees not to keep or permit to be kept on the property any further pets or animals of any description without the previous consent in writing of the Landlord.
• The Tenant hereby undertakes and agrees to remedy and pay for any damage caused to the property and/or contents of the property which shall have been caused by the pet residing in the property. For the avoidance of doubt any damage shall not be deemed to be fair wear and tear.
• The Tenant agrees to pay for the professional cleaning of the property at the end of the tenancy, including the cleaning of all carpets and treating the property for fleas and mites.
For more information contact Jacqui on 01722 343343.