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Written question asked by Mark Tami (Labour) on Friday, 1 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. It was answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Monday, 11 September 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, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of the right to request a pet under the Renters (Reform) Bill on people who live in leasehold properties.

Answer

The Renters (Reform) Bill will ensure that private landlords cannot unreasonably refuse a request from their tenant to keep a pet. The Bill provides added flexibility where they need to obtain consent of a superior landlord when considering a request.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
195668
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Leasehold Pets Private rented housing
Legislation
Renters (Reform) Bill 2022-23 to 2023-24
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk