I’m looking to rent somewhere and do not have a dog. My elderly father does, and it would be preferable for him to bring his dog when he visits, which may be an overnight stay.
The letting agent for a number of flats I am looking at says that the property management company for the 3 flats I’m looking at have a “no dog policy” and this includes a visiting dog. This cannot be overridden by the landlord as it is in the property management company terms
I am confident that my Dad’s elderly well trained labrador is not going to do any damage and is not going to make any disturbance and would not be left alone. I’ve never heard the dog bark.
What happens if I proceed with the tenancy and my Dad brings his dog to stay? What is the worst case/likely case?
Thank you Karl11. I would agree with you but I’m yet to find a flat that allows even a visiting dog. What do you suggest?
And yes, “do the right thing in life” is good advice that I always try to follow - but it doesn’t look like i have options here.
If anyone could answer my question of “What happens if I proceed with the tenancy and my Dad brings his dog to stay? What is the worst case/likely case?” rather than passing a judgement that would be useful. Always good to work with facts
The landlord could evict you, potentially in short term with a section 8 notice or at end of initial fixed term with a section 21 notice.
Most dogs bark sometimes, particularly in unfamiliar places. All it takes is for a neighbour to moan to managing agent, which is quite likely if they are prevented from having pets to rules.
I would suggest renting house if affordable if you want dog to stay or the dog can go into kennels when dog is visiting. It’s not worth risk of letting dog stay over.
Speak to the agent
Offer to pay additional rent
I added on £75 per month last year after tenants were clandestine about bringing a pet
I wish I’d added £150 extra per month
Excatly or a tenant could be allergeic to dogs or have a severe phobia (taking the property knowing there are no dogs) if it aas to cause someone to have an allrgic reaction just because you “took a chance” how would you feel
Most ex-council properties also have this limitation. This whole situation sounds bizarre. I would never rent to someone who does not look at the property in-person.
In the same way as I don’t know you and shouldn’t assume you’ve used your unearnt white male middle-aged privilege to hoard an essential asset and then exploit others without your privilege for profit.
Your assumption about me is invalid. I’m prepared to accept my assumption about you is invalid, but it proves how unhelpful assumption can be, no?