pets
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What do we do if the pet damages the property or furniture?
Read more: What do we do if the pet damages the property or furniture?The terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement do not cover specific causes or types of damage e.g. damage to flooring caused by a pet. However under the terms of the tenancy agreement the tenant agrees to keep the interior of the property during the term in as good and clean state of repair condition and decoration as the property was in at the commencement of the tenancy and make good all damage and breakages to the property and its contents that may occur during the tenancy, that are the responsibility of the tenant (with the exception of fair wear…
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What is an assistance dog?
Read more: What is an assistance dog?Landlords sometimes choose to not allow a tenant to keep a living creature at the property during the tenancy. An exception to this is where a the tenant has an assistance dog (known as a service dog in the United States). An assistance dog is a dog trained to aid or assist an individual with a disability. Many are trained by an assistance dog organisation, or by their handler, often with the help of a professional trainer. For a dog to be considered an assistance dog, they must meet the following criteria: The dog’s partner must be registered disabled. The dog…
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At the end of the tenancy what is the situation regarding cleaning if the tenant never declared they had a dog
Read more: At the end of the tenancy what is the situation regarding cleaning if the tenant never declared they had a dogRegardless of whether the tenant has a pet or not, at the end of the tenancy the tenant agrees to clean to a good standard, the property, its fixtures and fittings and contents (if any), including the cleaning of any carpets, curtains (including net curtains), blankets, bedding, upholstery etc. which have become soiled, stained or marked during the tenancy. If the tenant has not had the property treated for parasites, such as fleas then the landlord will need to arrange and pay for this ahead of the property being occupied by a new occupier. As part of the Tenant Fees…
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I am thinking of allowing my tenant to keep a pet what do I need to consider?
Read more: I am thinking of allowing my tenant to keep a pet what do I need to consider?With the enactment of the Tenant Fees Act 2019, there are some things you need to be aware of that affect lets with pets: You can no longer insist a tenant pays a tenancy deposit higher than 5 weeks rent. You can no longer require a tenant to enter into a contract with a vet, pest controller (treatment of the property for fleas and parasites at the end of the tenancy will have to be arranged by you at your cost) or cleaner (professional cleaning of the flooring and furnishings at the end of the tenancy will have to be…
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Do you have a pet policy and is the deposit/rent increased accordingly?
Read more: Do you have a pet policy and is the deposit/rent increased accordingly?The decision to grant a tenant consent to keep a pet at the property during a tenancy always rests with the landlord – Jungle Property have no blanket policy on pets and believe every case needs to be treated differently. If a landlord were to give consent for the tenant to keep a pet at the property our recommendation is that it should be subject to the conditions defined in the Knowledgbase article referenced below. Our Pet Policy Conditions can be found here With the enactment of the Tenant Fees Act effective 1st June 2019 deposit payments over 5 weeks…
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The tenant wants to keep a pet at the property what do I need to consider?
Read more: The tenant wants to keep a pet at the property what do I need to consider?This article provides general guidance for any type of animal though the relevance will vary on a case by case basis. In 2018 45% of the U.K. population owned a pet and pet owners can make great long-term tenants but before making a decision on whether to allow your tenant keep a pet or not, consideration should be given to the following: Are there any restrictions in any head lease or deeds that prohibit ‘living creatures’ being kept at the property. Such restrictions are common for certain types of animal e.g. chickens Is the property suitable for the pet? Does…
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Is the additional deposit for my pet refundable?
Read more: Is the additional deposit for my pet refundable?If you paid an additional deposit for the pet yes – provided you have met all the obligations in your Tenancy Agreement, your Tenancy Deposit will be returned to you in full. The terms under which some or all of the Tenancy Deposit may not be returned to you are defined in the TENANCY DEPOSIT section of your Tenancy Agreement. The DEALING WITH THE TENANCY DEPOSIT AT THE END OF THE TENANCY section of your Tenancy Agreement details how your Tenancy Deposit is handled at the end of your tenancy. A landlord or agent declaring that a Tenancy Deposit (or…
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I am a home owner who can provide a pet reference?
Read more: I am a home owner who can provide a pet reference?The pet reference can be provided by your veterinary surgeon. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
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Where do I get a pet information form from?
Read more: Where do I get a pet information form from?The Pet Information Form is an online form available here Sorry we do not have a paper version of the Pet Information Form. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
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Why do I need to pay a higher deposit for pets?
Read more: Why do I need to pay a higher deposit for pets?If you are paying (or have paid) a Tenancy Deposit of 5 weeks rent, there would be no additional deposit for the pet. If you are paying (or have paid) a Tenancy Deposit of less than 5 weeks rent, there will be additional deposit for the pet which will be the difference between the amount paid and 5 weeks rent. Any additional deposit required for tenancies with pets is to cover the higher risk of damage by the pets. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this…