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Government Considers Pet Rights for Leaseholders
The government has confirmed it is considering giving leaseholders the right to keep a pet. This was stated by Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook in response to a written question.
The issue is being reviewed as part of the government’s wider leasehold reforms. The report notes that this development follows changes under the Renters’ Rights Act, which now allows tenants to request permission to keep pets.
For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, any change to leaseholder rights regarding pets could have implications for property management and tenancy agreements. The consideration of pet ownership rights for leaseholders may affect future lease terms and property inventories.
Source: Property118