One million households could get a pet once the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill passes, according to Co.Compare pet insurance.<\/p>\n
The legislation will make it easier for renters to keep pets, as if landlords want to deny a tenant\u2019s request for a pet, they would need to give a fair reason as to why.<\/p>\n
Some two in five (42%) renters want to get a pet once the Bill \u2013 which is close to gaining Royal Assent \u2013 passes.<\/p>\n
The House of Lords attempted to allow landlords to charge tenants an extra three weeks\u2019 deposit for keeping pets, but the proposal was rejected by the Commons. The requirement for renters to purchase pet damage insurance was also dropped.<\/p>\n
Rhys Jones, pet insurance expert at Go.Compare, said: \u201cSeeing the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill introduced was a really positive step for tenants in the private rental sector, as it will hopefully give them more security and stability, and improve overall conditions.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMeasures like this one, making it easier for renters to keep pets, will also help to make renting a more comfortable and flexible housing option for many.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith so many tenants planning to get a pet when the rules change, we could certainly see a boom in new owners across England. For anyone who\u2019s thinking about making this move, remember to consider all the ways it will affect you.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaking sure you have pet insurance in place should be one of your first steps, giving you peace of mind should your pet be injured or fall ill. Don\u2019t forget to let your contents insurance provider know, too, so they can update your policy.\u201d<\/p>\n
More than half (56%) of renters who plan to get a pet want a cat, while 52% would like a dog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
One million households could get a pet once the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill passes, according to Co.Compare pet insurance. The legislation will make it easier for renters to keep pets, as if landlords want to deny a tenant\u2019s request for a pet, they would need to give a fair reason as to why. Some two in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3585,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-second-home"],"yoast_head":"\n