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Written question asked by Kim Leadbeater (Labour) on Thursday, 26 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 January 2023. It was answered by Felicity Buchan (Conservative) on Friday, 3 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Private Rented Housing: Pets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with reference to his Department's White Paper entitled A Fairer Private Rented Sector, what discussions he has had with the animal welfare sector on the potential impact of allowing landlords to require that tenants have pet insurance on pet owners.

Answer

The Government has committed to giving tenants the right to request a pet that the landlord must consider and cannot unreasonably refuse. We will amend the Tenant Fees Act 2019 so that landlords can require insurance to cover damage to their property caused by pets.

The Government has engaged a wide range of stakeholders from across the sector, including animal welfare charities, while developing these proposals. We will continue to do so, ahead of legislating as soon as parliamentary time allows.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
133804
Session
2022-23
Related items
A Fairer Private Rented Sector
Thursday, 16 June 2022
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Animal welfare Insurance Landlords Pets Private rented housing Tenants
Link
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