House of Lords back amendment to Renters’ Rights Bill – “a welcome and sensible intervention”, says lawyer
Original Article Summary
Tenants with pets must pay extra damage deposit
PropMatch Curated Analysis
House of Lords backed an amendment requiring tenants with pets to pay an additional 3 weeks' rent as deposit, though this is unlikely to survive into the final Renters' Rights Bill.
Investor Relevance
Directly affects landlord risk management and deposit collection strategies when considering pet-owning tenants, though the amendment's likely removal means current deposit caps will probably remain unchanged.
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