Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.
Pet Requests Remain Uncommon Despite Tenant Interest
Most landlords in the UK have not received any formal pet requests from tenants under the new Renters’ Rights Act rules, according to a report by Property118. The report states that 93% of landlords say they have not had a single formal approach regarding pets.
Despite this, the report highlights that 58% of tenants consider whether a property allows pets to be an important factor when choosing where to live. These findings are based on LRG’s Summer 2026 Lettings Report, as referenced by Property118.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, the data suggests that while tenant demand for pet-friendly properties exists, formal requests to landlords remain rare. This may impact how agents advise landlords and manage tenancy agreements in relation to pets.
Source: Property118