By The law on pets is subtly different. There is no offence in advertising 'no pets'; however, the landlord can only be “unreasonable” if refusing permission for pets.
Indeed, section 10 says it is an implied clause that a tenant can have a pet and if they, the landlord cannot unreasonably refuse.
Sections 10 and 11 deal with pets and insert new section 16 A to C into the Housing Act 1988.
The law allows the landlord to insist the tenant either takes out insurance for damage by the pet or that the tenant pays the premium for the landlord to take out such an insurance.
The requirement for insurance must be in writing at the point consent is given.
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 is amended to make this insurance a permitted payment. The requirement to pay can include a requirement to pay any excess.
We feel it would be better for the landlord to hold the insurance so that they can make sure it is continued throughout the tenancy.
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