Landlords reluctant to go pet-friendly ahead of Renters’ Rights Act
Original Article Summary
There’s only been a marginal increase in the number of pet-friendly rental listings in the run up to the Renters’ Right Act, research compliance tech firm Inventory Base has found. An estimated 8.2% of properties in England are advertised as being pet-friendly, an annual increase of just 0.6% compared to January 2025. Sián Hemming-Metcalfe, operations […] The post Landlords reluctant to go pet-friendly ahead of Renters’ Rights Act appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Despite the upcoming Renters' Rights Act requiring landlords to consider pet requests from May 1st, only 8.2% of English rental properties are currently advertised as pet-friendly. Landlords must prepare for increased pet ownership through comprehensive property inventories since additional pet deposits will be banned.
Investor Relevance
Critical for all landlords as new legislation creates legal obligation to consider pet requests, removes ability to charge pet fees, and makes evictions harder. Landlords need to adjust screening processes, property protection strategies, and inventory management to mitigate increased pet-related risks while remaining compliant.
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